What is a color palette generator?

A color palette generator is a tool that analyzes images to extract and identify the dominant colors. It uses color quantization algorithms to sample pixels, group similar colors, and create a cohesive set of colors that represent the image's overall color scheme. This is useful for designers, artists, and developers who need to create consistent color themes.

How do I create a color palette from an image?

Simply upload any image by dragging it onto the drop zone or clicking to browse your files. The tool will automatically analyze the image and extract the most dominant colors, providing both HEX and RGB codes. You can adjust the number of colors (5-8) to get more or fewer colors in your palette.

Is this color palette tool free to use?

Yes, this color palette extractor is completely free with no limits on usage. There's no signup required, no watermarks, and no restrictions. You can extract colors from unlimited images without paying anything.

What color formats are supported?

The tool provides colors in both HEX format (e.g., #FF5733) and RGB format (e.g., rgb(255, 87, 51)). You can copy either format with a single click. HEX codes are ideal for web design and CSS, while RGB is useful for graphics software and programming.

How many colors can I generate from an image?

You can extract between 5 and 8 dominant colors from your image. This range provides enough variety for a complete color scheme while ensuring each color is distinct and meaningful. The tool automatically filters out colors that are too similar to ensure palette diversity.

Can I extract colors from any type of image?

Yes, the tool supports all common image formats including JPG, PNG, GIF, WebP, and more. Images up to 20MB are supported. The color extraction works on photos, illustrations, logos, screenshots, and any other visual content.

What makes a good color palette?

A good color palette has balanced contrast, harmonious relationships between colors, and appropriate variety. Our tool helps by extracting truly dominant colors and filtering out similar shades. Look for palettes with a mix of light and dark tones, and colors that complement each other based on your design goals.

How do I use the generated color codes?

Click on any color swatch to copy its HEX code, or use the HEX/RGB buttons for your preferred format. You can then paste these codes into your design software (Figma, Adobe XD), code editors (CSS, HTML), or any application that accepts color values. The codes work universally across all design and development tools.

Color Palette

Extract beautiful color palettes from any image. Your files never leave your browser.

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How to Use

1. Upload an image by clicking the drop zone or dragging and dropping
2. The tool automatically extracts the dominant colors from your image
3. Adjust the number of colors (5-8) if needed
4. Click on any color swatch to copy its HEX code
5. Use the HEX or RGB buttons to copy in your preferred format

What is Color Extraction?

Color extraction is the process of analyzing an image to identify its most prominent colors. This tool uses color quantization algorithms to sample pixels from your image, group similar colors together, and find the dominant color palette. The result is a set of colors that best represent the overall color scheme of your image.

Use Cases for Color Palettes

→ Web Design: Extract colors from inspiration images to create cohesive website themes
→ Branding: Build brand color palettes based on existing imagery
→ Art & Illustration: Identify color schemes from reference images
→ Interior Design: Match paint colors to photos of rooms or decor
→ Fashion: Create outfit color combinations from inspiration photos

FAQ

Is this color extractor free?

Yes, this tool is 100% free with no limits on usage. No signup or account required.

Is my image data safe?

Your images never leave your browser. All color extraction happens locally on your device using the Canvas API. We never upload, store, or see your images.

How does the color extraction algorithm work?

The tool uses color quantization to analyze your image. It samples pixels, groups similar colors together using a bucketing approach, and then identifies the most frequently occurring color groups. Similar colors are filtered out to ensure variety in the palette.