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Image Color Picker

Upload an image and click anywhere to get the exact HEX and RGB color of that pixel.

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Why Use the Image Color Picker?

When you need the exact color of one spot in a picture, this image color picker lets you click that pixel and read its value instantly. Hover anywhere on the uploaded image to see a live preview of the color under your cursor, then click to lock it in. The tool keeps your last 10 picks with their HEX and RGB values, so you can sample several areas and compare them. Your image stays on your device because everything runs locally in the browser.

How to Use the Image Color Picker

  1. Upload an image from your device, such as a photo, a logo file or a saved screenshot.
  2. Move your cursor over the image and watch the live preview show the color under the pointer.
  3. Click the exact point you want to sample to read that pixel and add it to your list of picked colors.
  4. Use the list of your last 10 picks to compare colors, then copy the HEX or RGB value you need.

Best For

  • Grabbing the exact HEX code of a logo color from a PNG when no brand guide is available.
  • Matching a button or text color from a screenshot of a competitor site or app for reference.
  • Sampling skin tones, sky or product colors from a photo to use in an illustration.
  • Checking whether two areas of a design export really use the same color or slightly different ones.

Pro Tip

Sample from the middle of a flat area rather than an edge, because edges are often anti-aliased and blend with neighboring colors. Photos also contain noise and compression artifacts, so take three or four picks across the same area and use the value that appears most often. If you want an overall palette rather than individual pixels, the Image to Palette Extractor will summarize the whole image for you.

FAQ

Image Color Picker FAQ

How do I find the color code of something in an image?

Upload the image to an image color picker and click the area you want to identify. The tool reads that pixel and shows its HEX and RGB values, which you can copy into your design software or CSS. For logos and graphics, sample a solid area away from the edges for the most accurate result.

Why is the picked color slightly different from what I expected?

Neighboring pixels in a photo often differ slightly because of lighting, sensor noise and JPEG compression. Edges of shapes and text are anti-aliased, meaning they blend with the background. Picking from the center of a flat, evenly lit area gives the most representative value.

What is the difference between HEX and RGB values?

Both describe the same color using red, green and blue channels from 0 to 255. RGB writes the numbers in decimal, such as rgb(255, 99, 71), while HEX writes each channel as a two-digit base-16 number, such as #FF6347. They are interchangeable, so use whichever format your tool or codebase expects.

Can I pick a color from a screenshot?

Yes. Take a screenshot, save it as an image file and upload it here, then click the area you want to sample. Because screenshots are usually saved as lossless PNG files, they often give cleaner readings than compressed photos.

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