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Pick Color Code from Image

Upload any image and hover over pixels to instantly get hex color codes and color names. Perfect for designers, developers, and digital artists.

Pick Color Code from Image
Upload an image and click on pixels to collect colors

Upload an image to start

Drag and drop or click to select an image file

How to Use This Color Picker Tool

Instructions:

  • Upload an image using the button above
  • Click on any pixel to add its color to your palette
  • Hover over image to preview colors
  • Use the copy button on each collected color to copy its hex code
  • Remove colors using the X button on each color

Features:

  • Click to add colors to your palette
  • Display all collected colors above the image
  • Copy color codes using the copy button on each color
  • Remove unwanted colors from palette

What is an Image Color Picker?

An image color picker is a tool that allows you to select and identify specific colors from an uploaded image. By moving your cursor over the image, you can instantly see the color code (in hex format) and color name of any pixel.

How to Use the Color Picker Tool

  1. Upload an image: Click the "Select Image" button to upload an image file from your computer.
  2. Hover over the image: Move your mouse cursor over the image to see the color code of the pixel under your cursor.
  3. Copy the color code: Click the "Copy Code" button to copy the current color to your clipboard.
  4. Identify color names: The tool will also show the name of the color (e.g., Red, Blue, Green).

Benefits of Using Our Color Picker Tool

  • Free to use: No registration or payment required
  • Quick and accurate: Instant color detection in hex format
  • Easy to use: Intuitive interface for all skill levels
  • Color names: Get both hex codes and color names
  • Multiple formats: Works with all common image formats (JPG, PNG, GIF)
  • Privacy focused: Images are processed locally in your browser, never uploaded to our servers

Color Code Formats Explained

Our color picker tool displays colors in hex format (e.g., #FF5733). The hex format is widely used in web design and development, and is supported by CSS, HTML, and most design software. The format consists of 6 characters preceded by a hash symbol (#), representing the red, green, and blue components of the color.

Common Use Cases for Image Color Pickers

  • Web design: Matching brand colors or creating color schemes
  • Graphic design: Extracting colors from logos, photos, or artwork
  • Photography: Analyzing color palettes in images
  • Fashion: Identifying specific shades for design projects
  • E-commerce: Matching product colors in online stores
  • Art and illustration: Creating consistent color palettes
  • Social media design: Maintaining brand color consistency
  • UI/UX design: Selecting harmonious interface colors

Color Theory and Design Tips

Understanding color theory can enhance your design work. Colors have psychological effects and cultural meanings. The color wheel helps designers create harmonious color schemes such as complementary, analogous, or triadic combinations. Our color picker tool helps you identify and analyze colors in existing images to understand successful color combinations.

Technical Aspects of Color Representation

Our tool specifically provides hex color codes, which are the standard in web design. However, colors can also be represented in RGB (Red, Green, Blue), HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness), or CMYK (Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Black) formats. Hex codes are preferred for digital work because they're compact and universally supported across web browsers and design software.

Why Choose Our Color Picker Tool?

Our color picker tool is designed with simplicity and functionality in mind. Unlike complex design software, our online tool provides instant access to color codes without any learning curve. It works directly in your browser, so there's no need to install software. Plus, your images never leave your computer, ensuring your privacy and security.

Frequently Asked Questions

How accurate is the color picking?

Our tool provides pixel-perfect color accuracy, showing the exact hex code of each pixel in the uploaded image.

Do you store uploaded images?

No, all image processing happens locally in your browser. We never store or transmit your images to any server.

What image formats are supported?

Our tool supports all common image formats including JPG, PNG, GIF, WebP, and BMP.

Is this tool free to use?

Yes, our color picker tool is completely free to use with no hidden fees or registration required.