Color picker from image
Click anywhere on an image to read the exact color at that point.
The color picker from image tool loads a photo or graphic into the browser and lets you click any point on it to instantly read that pixel's exact color, shown as both a hex code and RGB values — useful for matching colors from a design, photo, or screenshot.
Click to choose an image, or drag one in here
One image at a time
Click anywhere on the image to sample its color.
How to use
- Upload an image.
- Click any point on it to read the exact pixel color as hex and RGB.
- Click elsewhere to sample a different point.
Common use scenarios
- Matching a color from a photo or design mockup for use elsewhere.
- Extracting a brand color from a logo or screenshot.
- Sampling a background color to reuse in another design.
- Checking the exact color value of a specific area in an image.
✓Content & verification reviewed: 2026-08-25
How we verify Color picker from image
How to confirm the sampled color is accurate.
Sampling happens on the displayed preview, not the original full-resolution file
The image is shown at a scaled-down preview size for display purposes, so the color you sample comes from the nearest pixel at that preview resolution — for pixel-perfect precision on a very large image, this can differ very slightly from the exact original pixel.
Each click replaces the previously sampled color
Only the most recently clicked point's color is shown at a time — click a different spot to resample, there's no running history of previously sampled colors.
Hex and RGB values always describe the same color
The hex code and RGB values shown are two representations of the identical sampled color — use whichever format your target tool or code expects.
Before you rely on the result
- You've clicked precisely on the area whose color you want, zooming your browser if needed for accuracy.
- You understand sampling uses the preview resolution, which may differ very slightly from the original file at extreme zoom.
- You've copied the hex or RGB value you need before sampling a different point.
- For a critical color match, you've cross-checked against the original file in an image editor if pixel-perfect accuracy matters.
Who this is for
- Designers matching a color from a photo or mockup for use elsewhere.
- Anyone extracting a brand color from a logo or screenshot.
- People sampling a background color to reuse in another design.
- Developers checking the exact color value of a specific UI element in a screenshot.
Real-world examples
Matching a color from a photo
A designer samples a specific color from a photo to use as an accent color in a design they're building.
Extracting a brand color
Someone samples a logo image to get the exact hex code of a brand color for use in a style guide.
Checking a UI color from a screenshot
A developer samples a color from a screenshot of an app to get its exact hex value for use in code.
Limitations
- The image is displayed at a scaled-down preview size, so the sampled color comes from the nearest pixel at that preview resolution rather than the original full-resolution file.
Frequently asked questions
Why might the sampled color be slightly off from the original file?
The image is displayed at a scaled-down preview size, so sampling reads the nearest pixel at that preview resolution rather than the original full-resolution file — differences are usually negligible but can matter for extreme precision.
Can I see a history of colors I've sampled?
No — only the most recently clicked point's color is shown. Sample a new point to replace it.
Does this upload my image anywhere?
No — the image is loaded and sampled entirely in your browser using canvas.
What if I need the exact pixel color at full resolution?
For pixel-perfect precision on a large image, use a dedicated image editor's color picker directly on the original file instead.
🔒 Runs in your browser — nothing is uploaded. Results are for reference only; see the disclaimer. Last updated: 2026-08-25
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