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Color Palette from Image

Extract dominant colors from an uploaded image

Color Palette from Image is a free online tool from BrowserUtils that extract dominant colors from an uploaded image. It runs entirely in your browser — your data never leaves your device. No account required.

Drop an image here or click to browse
PNG, JPG, GIF, SVG, WebP

How to use Color Palette from Image

  1. 1 Paste or type your input into the editor above.
  2. 2 The tool processes your data instantly — right in your browser, with nothing sent to a server.
  3. 3 Copy the result with one click or continue editing your input.

About Color Palette from Image

Free online color palette extractor. Upload an image and extract the 4-8 dominant colors as a palette with hex and RGB values. This tool runs entirely in your browser — your data is never sent to a server. Just paste your input, get instant results, and copy with one click. No sign-up or installation required.

Color Palette from Image specs

Runtime
100% client-side (browser)
Built on
HTML Canvas, FileReader, and the OffscreenCanvas API — all client-side image processing
Cost
Free — no account, no rate limits, no usage caps
Browser support
Chrome 90+, Firefox 88+, Safari 14+, Edge 90+
Part of
299 developer tools on BrowserUtils (100% client-side)

Questions

How are the dominant colors extracted?
The tool uses a median cut algorithm on the image pixel data. It samples pixels, groups similar colors, and splits color ranges to find the most representative colors in the image.
Can I export the palette?
Yes, you can export the palette as CSS custom properties or as a JSON array. Click any color swatch to copy its hex value to your clipboard.
How many colors does the palette extractor return?
The tool extracts between 4 and 8 dominant colors by default. This range covers the primary and secondary tones in most images without overwhelming you with minor color variations.
What types of images produce the best color palettes?
Photographs with distinct color regions, like landscapes, product shots, and illustrations, produce the most useful palettes. Images that are mostly one color will return a narrow palette with subtle shade variations.
Is the color palette extractor private?
Yes. Your image is processed entirely in the browser using Canvas pixel data. No images are uploaded to any server.
Embed this tool

Copy this code to embed the tool on your website. Adjust the height to fit your layout.

<iframe src="https://www.browserutils.dev/embed/color-palette-from-image" width="100%" height="500" frameborder="0" title="Color Palette from Image"></iframe>

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