Extract an image’s main colours in HEX and RGB

Designers and brand teams can recover an image palette when a layout needs to stay faithful to the original visual.

Extract an image’s main colours in HEX and RGB. The output stays on your device and is ready to copy or adapt as soon as it appears.

How to use

1. Upload a PNG, JPEG or WebP image to extract the colors that define it.
2. Set the number of colors you want, for example six, depending on the precision you need.
3. Run the analysis and collect the HEX and RGB codes offered for your project.
4. Copy the values you need and test them in your layout before locking the palette.

Example

A brand team reuses a mood photo. They request six dominant colors, then use the HEX codes to build a palette that matches the original visual before preparing their presentation.

Limits and formats

• The palette depends on the supplied image and the requested color count; it does not replace an official brand guide.
• A very colorful or detailed image may produce close shades that seem repetitive.
• HEX and RGB codes describe digital colors, not print references such as Pantone.
• Only PNG, JPEG and WebP files are supported by the analysis.
• The tool does not provide a printed swatch or a match to physical references.

Where processing happens

Color extraction takes place in the browser. Your image remains on your device and is not sent to any remote service. You can therefore analyze a private layout or visual without distributing it. Nothing is stored after you close the page, so the analysis stays private.

Frequently asked questions

Why do only a few colors appear?

The requested number limits the palette produced. If the image contains many close shades, the tool groups them to keep the most representative ones. Increase the color count if you need more nuance. This grouping keeps the result focused on the strongest colors.

Are the HEX codes ready for the web?

Yes, HEX codes are commonly used in CSS and design software. Still check the rendering on screen, because perception changes with brightness and with the colors surrounding it. Always review the palette in context rather than in isolation.

Can I use this palette for printing?

It can be a starting point, but printing often uses different references such as CMYK or Pantone. Ask a printer to validate the shades if color fidelity matters for your project. Digital and print colors often need separate validation. If fidelity matters, ask for a proof.

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