Palette from Image
Drop any image to extract its dominant colors. Send results to the palette generator, gradient tool, or CMYK converters.
Drop an image here or click to upload. Processing runs entirely in your browser — nothing is sent to a server.
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Refine extracted colors in the palette generator or check accessibility with the contrast checker.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about this tool.
- Is my image uploaded to a server?
- No. Color extraction runs locally in your browser using the Canvas API. Your files never leave your device.
- How many colors are extracted?
- Up to eight dominant colors are returned, sorted by frequency in the sampled pixels.
- Can I use extracted colors for print?
- Each swatch shows CMYK values and gamut warnings. Verify with the HEX to CMYK converter before production.