Pick a Color from an Image Online — Free
Runs 100% in your browser — your files never leave your device.
Matching a color from a screenshot, logo, or photograph should not require uploading the image to a remote service. Drop a common browser image, click or drag across the preview, and read the exact source pixel as HEX, RGB, HSL, and alpha. Keyboard controls support precise one-pixel movement.
How it works
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Drop an image
JPG, PNG, WebP, and GIF files decode locally in the browser.
- 2
Click, drag, or use arrow keys
The cursor maps to the original source pixel, even when the preview is scaled.
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Copy the selected color
HEX, RGB, HSL, and alpha appear together for easy reuse.
About this tool
How the picker works
Drop an image and the tool reads the exact color under your cursor — or under your finger on mobile — directly from the pixel data. The color appears instantly in HEX, RGB, and HSL, ready to copy. The image is processed entirely in your browser and never uploaded.
When to reach for it
Match a design to a photo, pull the exact shade from a reference screenshot, sample brand colors from a logo file, or identify "what color is that, actually" — the question eyeballing never answers. It pairs naturally with the palette extractor: pick single values or extract the whole set.
Tips for the best result
Zoom before picking — single pixels vary, and neighboring pixels around an edge differ wildly. Sample flat areas away from edges and compression artifacts, and if the picked color looks slightly off from the surrounding area, take three samples and average by eye.
Frequently asked questions
Which formats can I copy the picked color in?
HEX, RGB, and HSL — all shown simultaneously for every pick, each with a one-click copy.
Why does my picked color look different in my design tool?
Different tools manage color profiles differently, and screenshots carry the profile of their source. The value itself is exact — the difference appears when profiles reinterpret it.
Is my image uploaded anywhere?
No — picking runs entirely in your browser against the local file. Nothing leaves your device.