Color Palette Extractor
Extract the dominant color palette from any image instantly. Get HEX, RGB and HSL values. Free, browser-based, no upload.
What Is Color Palette Extraction?
Color palette extraction analyses every pixel in an image and groups similar colors together using a quantisation algorithm. The result is a small set of representative colors — the dominant palette — that captures the visual identity of the image. It's used by designers to build consistent color schemes, by developers to generate theme variables, and by brand teams to audit visual consistency.
Common Uses for Extracted Palettes
| Use Case | Recommended Colors |
|---|---|
| Brand identity / logo analysis | 4–6 colors |
| Website theme from hero image | 5–8 colors |
| Illustration / artwork palette | 8–12 colors |
| Photo mood board | 6–10 colors |
| Full color inventory | 12–16 colors |
How the Extraction Works
The tool samples pixels from your image at regular intervals (controlled by the Quality setting), then applies a median-cut quantisation algorithm to cluster similar colors and find the most representative value for each cluster. The resulting swatches are sorted by perceived luminance. All processing happens in your browser — your image is never uploaded anywhere.