About Image Color Palette Extractor
Extract dominant colors from any image using advanced K-means clustering algorithm. Perfect for designers, developers, and anyone working with colors. Get HEX, RGB, and HSL values instantly with percentage distribution.
Features
- Multiple Formats: HEX, RGB, and HSL color values
- Customizable: Extract 5, 8, 10, or 12 colors
- Percentage Distribution: See how much each color appears
- One-Click Copy: Copy any color value instantly
- Download Palette: Save color swatches as PNG
- Visual Preview: See your image and extracted colors
- 100% Client-Side: No uploads, all processing local
- Fast Processing: K-means clustering algorithm
How to Use
- Upload or drag & drop an image
- Choose number of colors to extract (5-12)
- View extracted colors with percentages
- Click copy buttons to copy HEX, RGB, or HSL values
- Download palette as PNG if needed
Use Cases
- Create color schemes for web design
- Extract brand colors from logos
- Match colors from photos for design projects
- Generate color palettes for artwork
- Analyze color distribution in images
- Create harmonious color combinations
- Extract colors for CSS/design systems
Color Format Guide
- HEX: #RRGGBB format, used in CSS and design tools
- RGB: Red, Green, Blue values (0-255), used in CSS
- HSL: Hue, Saturation, Lightness, intuitive color model
How It Works
This tool uses K-means clustering algorithm to analyze your image and group similar colors together. It samples pixels from the image, clusters them into the specified number of groups, and calculates the average color for each cluster. The result is a palette of dominant colors with their percentage distribution.
Privacy & Security
Your images are processed entirely in your browser using HTML5 Canvas API. No files are uploaded to any server, and no data is stored or transmitted. Your images remain completely private and secure on your device.
Tips for Best Results
- Use high-quality images for accurate color extraction
- Start with 8 colors for most use cases
- Increase to 10-12 colors for complex images
- Use 5 colors for simple, minimalist palettes
- The percentage shows color dominance in the image
- Download palette to use in design software