Image Color Picker
or drag & drop an image here, or paste from the clipboard (Ctrl+V)
Max file size: 50 MB. Supported: JPG, PNG, WEBP, GIF, BMP, AVIF, SVG, ICO.
Frequently asked questions
What is a color picker used for?
There are four main scenarios. Web design and layout – grab the exact code of a brand color from a mockup or reference instead of guessing it by eye. Matching a brand color – check whether the color on a site matches the one in the brand book or logo. Working with photos – find the dominant tone to pick a background or matching elements. Contrast checks – compare the codes of text and background before an accessibility check.
Do uploaded images stay on the server?
An uploaded file and a pasted screenshot never leave the device – the processing happens in the browser. An image loaded from a URL only passes through the server in transit, so the browser can load it, and it is not stored.
Why does the color on screen sometimes differ from real life?
Different monitors calibrate color rendering differently, and some images are saved with compression that slightly distorts the tones. The color picker reads the color straight from the file, so it shows the same value the browser "sees", not the absolute objective color of the object in the photo.
Can it read the color of a screenshot?
Yes, a screenshot is pasted the same way as a regular image – from the clipboard. It is handy for grabbing the color of any interface element without saving a file to disk.
What if I need the color of an area, not a single pixel?
The tool reads the color of exactly the pixel that was clicked. For an averaged color of an area, pick several points inside it and compare the results – they are usually close if the area is uniform in color.
Does it work with images linked directly from the internet?
Yes, the third upload option is to paste an image URL. The image is loaded to read the color and is not stored on the server after processing.
Upload a file, paste a screenshot or point to an image URL – the tool reads the exact color of any pixel and gives it to you in HEX, RGB and HSL with a copy button. The file is not re-compressed: the color is taken from the original, pixel by pixel, right in your browser.
How to find a color from a photo
- Upload an image. Three ways are available: upload a file from your device, paste a screenshot from the clipboard, or point to a direct image link.
- Zoom into the spot you need. The magnifier enlarges the image down to individual pixels – important when you need the color of a small detail, not the averaged tone of an area.
- Click and copy the code. Clicking a pixel gives the color in three formats at once – HEX, RGB and HSL – each with its own copy button. The last ten colors picked stay in a history strip, so an earlier pick is not lost when you move on to the next one.
HEX, RGB and HSL: which format for what
All three formats describe the same color, but they are used in different contexts.
| Format | Example | Where it is used |
|---|---|---|
| HEX | #3A7BD5 | CSS, website layout, graphics editors |
| RGB | rgb(58, 123, 213) | CSS, programming, working with transparency layers |
| HSL | hsl(214, 64%, 53%) | Picking shades of one hue: easier to change lightness and saturation separately |
What to do with the color you got
If you need more than just the color – a matching combination, or a conversion to another format such as CMYK, RAL or Pantone – use the color converter. The HEX code you get can go straight into a page's markup, and before publishing it also helps to run keyword density analysis or the text cleaner on the finished copy.