10xTools

Free Color Picker & Palette Extractor

Pick colors from images and extract color palettes. Get HEX, RGB, HSL values and export as CSS.

Color Picker
Palette Extraction
HEX, RGB, HSL
CSS Export

Click to upload an image

Pick colors from any image

How to Use

  • Upload any image to start picking colors
  • Click anywhere on the image to pick that exact color
  • View color in HEX, RGB, and HSL formats
  • Automatically extracts a 10-color palette from the image
  • Click palette colors to view their values
  • Download palette as CSS variables for your projects

Everything You Need to Know

Complete guide, features, use cases, and frequently asked questions

What is a Color Picker Tool?

A color picker tool extracts exact colors from images by clicking any pixel and instantly providing HEX, RGB, and HSL color values. Our advanced color picker also automatically extracts a 10-color palette from your image showing the most prominent colors. Perfect for designers, developers, and anyone needing to match colors from photos, artwork, logos, or designs. Get color codes ready for use in CSS, design software, or documentation, with one-click copying and CSS export.

How to Pick Colors from Images

  1. Upload any image by clicking the upload area
  2. Click anywhere on the uploaded image to pick that exact color
  3. View picked color in HEX, RGB, and HSL formats simultaneously
  4. Copy any color format with one-click copy buttons
  5. Browse the automatically extracted 10-color palette
  6. Click any palette color to view its values
  7. See color swatches with HEX and RGB values for each palette color
  8. Click "Download CSS" to export palette as CSS variables file

Key Features

Click-to-Pick Colors

Click any pixel on your image to instantly get its exact color values in HEX, RGB, and HSL formats.

Automatic Palette Extraction

Intelligent algorithm analyzes your image and extracts the 10 most prominent colors as a ready-to-use palette.

Multiple Color Formats

Get color values in HEX (#FF5733), RGB (rgb(255, 87, 51)), and HSL (hsl(12, 100%, 60%)) formats simultaneously.

One-Click Copy

Copy any color format to clipboard with a single click - perfect for pasting into design software or code.

CSS Variable Export

Download extracted palette as CSS file with variables (--color-1, --color-2, etc.) ready for web projects.

Visual Color Swatches

Large color preview swatches show exact colors with their codes for easy visualization and selection.

Common Use Cases

Design Color Matching

Pick exact colors from reference images, inspiration photos, or existing designs to match colors perfectly in your projects.

Brand Color Extraction

Extract brand colors from logos, marketing materials, or product photos to build consistent brand palettes.

Web Development

Get HEX and RGB values for CSS styling, and export palettes as CSS variables for design systems.

UI/UX Design

Build color schemes by extracting harmonious palettes from photos, artwork, or nature photography.

Photo Editing

Pick colors from photos to use in graphics, text overlays, or color grading for consistent aesthetics.

Print Design

Get RGB values for digital work or convert to CMYK for print projects, ensuring color accuracy across media.

Why Choose Our Color Picker

  • Click any pixel to get instant color values
  • Automatic extraction of 10-color palette
  • Three formats simultaneously: HEX, RGB, and HSL
  • One-click copy for every color format
  • Visual color swatches for easy preview
  • CSS variable export for web projects
  • Works with any image format
  • No limits on image size or number of colors
  • All processing in browser - complete privacy
  • Free forever with unlimited color picking

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I pick a specific color from an image?

Simply click on any part of the uploaded image. The exact color of that pixel will be displayed with HEX, RGB, and HSL values you can copy.

What is the color palette feature?

The tool automatically analyzes your image and extracts the 10 most frequently occurring colors, creating a palette that represents the dominant colors in your image.

What is the difference between HEX, RGB, and HSL?

HEX is web-standard (#FF5733), RGB shows red/green/blue values (0-255), and HSL shows hue/saturation/lightness. All represent the same color in different formats for different use cases.

Can I use picked colors in CSS?

Yes! All three formats (HEX, RGB, HSL) work in CSS. Use the copy button and paste directly into your stylesheets.

How do I export the color palette?

Click "Download CSS" below the palette. This generates a .css file with CSS variables (--color-1, --color-2, etc.) you can import into your project.

Can I pick colors from photographs?

Yes! The tool works with any image type including photos, graphics, logos, artwork, screenshots, and more.

Why do I get different colors when clicking nearby pixels?

Photos contain subtle color variations even in areas that look uniform. Each pixel can have a slightly different color value.

Is my image uploaded to your server?

No! All color picking and palette extraction happens in your browser. Your images never leave your device.

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