Color Picker
Pick colors from images
This free online color picker runs in your browser and is part of our Image Tools collection.
Color Picker
Pick colors from images and get color values in different formats.
Features:
- Click anywhere on the image to pick a color
- Get color values in HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK formats
- Build a color palette from multiple picks
- Copy color values with one click
- Use browser's eyedropper tool if available
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Instant In-Browser Execution
Runs locally in JavaScript without wait times or server delays.
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100% Privacy & Security
Your inputs and files are never stored or logged on remote servers.
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Cross-Device Responsive
Fully optimized for mobile smartphones, tablets, and desktop displays.
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100% Free Forever
No subscription fees, no signups, and no software installations.
How to Use the Online Color Picker
1
Upload Image or Use Eyedropper
Upload a photo or design screenshot, or click "Sample from Screen" to use the browser native Eyedropper API.
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Hover with Magnifier Lens
Move your cursor across the image canvas to inspect pixel colors magnified 8x in the precision crosshair loupe.
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Click to Capture Pixel Color
Click any exact pixel to lock that color into the palette history.
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Copy HEX, RGB, or HSL Code
Click to copy color codes in your preferred format: HEX (`#3b82f6`), RGB (`rgb(59, 130, 246)`), or HSL (`hsl(217, 91%, 60%)`).
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about using this free online color picker.
How does the magnifier loupe help with pixel-perfect selection? ▾
The magnifier zooms in on an 11x11 pixel grid surrounding your mouse cursor, displaying individual pixels so you can accurately pick thin borders, font anti-aliasing edges, and UI highlights.
Can I pick colors from anywhere on my desktop outside the browser? ▾
Yes! In supported browsers (Chrome, Edge, Opera), clicking "Sample from Screen" activates the native Web Eyedropper API, allowing you to pick colors from desktop apps, Figma, or other monitors.
Does the tool keep a history of picked colors? ▾
Yes. Every clicked pixel is added to your active session palette tray, making it easy to build a complete color scheme from an inspirational photo.
Does this tool support color spaces like CMYK or HSV? ▾
Yes. Selected colors display immediate mathematical translations across HEX, RGB, HSL, HSV, and print-ready CMYK.
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