Image Color Picker
Pinpoint and copy exact HEX/RGB/HSL codes from any uploaded image.
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What is this tool?
The Image Color Picker extracts exact pixel color values from any uploaded image. Rendered directly onto an HTML5 Canvas, it allows you to hover over images to inspect colors in real time and click to lock and copy the exact HEX, RGB, and HSL codes.
How to pick colors from an image
- Upload or drag and drop any image file (PNG, JPG, WebP, SVG).
- Hover your cursor over any portion of the image to preview the color under the cursor.
- Click on a pixel to lock in your selected color.
- Copy your chosen color in HEX, RGB, or HSL format using the copy buttons.
Key Features
- Client-side HTML5 Canvas pixel sampling using native getImageData API
- Real-time hover color preview with dynamic coordinate tracking
- Calculates matching HEX, RGB, and HSL color values simultaneously
- Preserves image aspect ratio within an interactive preview viewport
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I extract a color from a photo or screenshot?
Upload your image file, move your mouse over the target pixel to see the live color preview, and click to sample the color. The tool displays the exact HEX, RGB, and HSL codes.
What image formats are supported?
The tool supports all browser-compatible image formats including PNG, JPEG, WebP, GIF, and SVG.
Are my uploaded images uploaded to a cloud server?
No. Your image is loaded directly into an HTML5 Canvas inside your browser's local memory via the FileReader API. It is never uploaded to any server or third-party service.
Why might a sampled color look slightly different than expected?
Images with JPEG compression artifacts or anti-aliased edges contain subtle pixel-level color variations. Zooming in or clicking adjacent pixels helps you find the dominant base shade.
Privacy First
Images are processed entirely in your browser using HTML5 Canvas. Your photos never leave your device.