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Image Palette Extractor

Upload an image and generate a compact color palette from its dominant tones. Copy HEX values instantly and review a cleaner palette for design or branding work.

Image Tools Runs locally No data sent
dominant colors HEX palette image colors browser only
Palette Size
Number of colors6
Sampling
Palette detail16 px
Extracted Palette
Preview
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What is Image Palette Extractor?

Image Palette Extractor finds dominant colors inside a photo or screenshot and turns them into a small set of reusable swatches. It is useful for design inspiration, branding work, UI matching, and creating color references from real images.

How to Use Image Palette Extractor

  1. Upload one image into the tool.
  2. Choose how many colors you want in the final palette.
  3. Adjust the sampling detail if you want a tighter or broader palette.
  4. Copy the HEX values you want to reuse.

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Understand Image Palette Extraction ▾
Example
Input Upload a travel photo and set the palette size to 6 colors
Output Copy six dominant HEX values for a quick landing-page palette
Common Use Cases
  • Pull dominant brand colors from a hero image
  • Build a compact palette from mood boards and inspiration shots
  • Extract reusable HEX colors from product photos
  • Review image color balance before designing around it
Why Use This Tool
  • Useful for design systems, mood boards, and quick branding exploration.
  • Turns large images into a small palette you can copy immediately.
  • Runs locally so private images stay on your device.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does the palette extractor choose colors?

It samples the uploaded image and groups similar pixels so the most dominant colors rise to the top of the palette.

Can I change how many colors appear?

Yes. Adjust the palette size slider to generate fewer or more swatches.

Can I copy the HEX values?

Yes. Each extracted swatch has its own copy button.

Is the uploaded image processed locally?

Yes. Palette extraction runs entirely in your browser.