Image Color Picker
Pick any colour from an uploaded image. Click to sample hex, RGB, and HSL values with a magnifying glass for precision. Copy colours with one click.
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How to Pick Colours from an Image
Upload any image and click anywhere on it to sample the exact colour at that pixel. The tool displays the colour value in Hex, RGB, and HSL formats, all ready to copy with one click. Move your cursor across the image to see a magnified preview of the area under the pointer.
The eyedropper reads the precise colour data from the pixel you click. Unlike visual guessing, this gives you the exact colour value that designers and developers use in CSS, design tools, and brand guidelines. Every click updates the colour display instantly.
Understanding Colour Formats
Hex codes like #2563EB are the most common format for web design and CSS. They encode red, green, and blue channels as two-digit hexadecimal values. RGB values like rgb(37, 99, 235) express the same information as decimal numbers from 0 to 255 for each channel. HSL values like hsl(217, 83%, 53%) describe colour as hue (position on the colour wheel), saturation (intensity), and lightness.
For web development, use Hex or RGB. For design work where you need to adjust colour relationships, HSL is more intuitive because you can shift the hue, adjust saturation, or change lightness independently. All three formats describe the same colour, just in different ways.
Common Uses for Colour Picking
Designers use it to match brand colours from logos, screenshots, or reference images. Web developers sample colours from design mockups to use in CSS. Artists use it to analyse colour palettes in paintings, photographs, or nature images for reference. Social media managers sample colours from brand assets to maintain visual consistency.
It is also useful for identifying exact paint colours from product images, matching fabric colours for crafts or interior design, and extracting colours from inspiration images to build mood boards.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between Hex, RGB, and HSL?
They are three different ways to write the same colour. Hex (#FF5733) uses hexadecimal notation and is the standard in web design. RGB (255, 87, 51) uses decimal values for red, green, and blue channels. HSL (11, 100%, 60%) describes hue, saturation, and lightness. Use whichever format your project requires.
Why does the colour I picked look different on another screen?
Screen colour accuracy varies between devices. Monitors, laptops, tablets, and phones all display colours slightly differently depending on their panel type, calibration, brightness, and colour profile. The colour values are exact, but the visual appearance depends on the display. For colour-critical work, use a calibrated monitor.
Can I pick colours from any image format?
Yes. The tool works with JPG, PNG, WebP, GIF, BMP, and any other format your browser can display. Upload any image and click to sample colours.
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