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Color Palette Extractor

Extract dominant colors from any image using k-means algorithm. Get HEX, RGB, HSL and export as CSS variables or JSON.

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Color Palette Extractor — Extract Dominant Colors from Any Image

The Color Palette Extractor analyzes uploaded images and extracts the dominant colors using color quantization algorithms. Upload any photo or graphic and instantly get a curated palette with hex, RGB, and HSL color values ready to use in your designs.

The tool uses median-cut or k-means color quantization to reduce the image's color space and identify the most representative colors. You can configure the number of colors to extract (typically 5–10) and the tool sorts them by dominance. Each extracted color is displayed as a swatch with its hex, RGB, and HSL values, making it easy to copy into CSS, design tools, or style guides.

Graphic designers extract palettes from reference photos and mood boards to build cohesive color schemes. Web developers pull brand colors from client logos and images. Interior designers and artists analyze color relationships in inspiration images to guide their creative decisions.

Color Palette Extractor is part of the facilita.tools suite of free browser-based design utilities. Available in Portuguese, English, and Spanish, optimized for desktop and mobile browsers.

Frequently Asked Questions

How does color extraction work?
The tool uses color quantization algorithms to analyze every pixel in the image, group similar colors, and identify the most dominant and representative colors in the composition.
What color formats are provided?
Each extracted color is shown with its hex code (#FF5733), RGB values (rgb(255, 87, 51)), and HSL values (hsl(11, 100%, 60%)). Click any value to copy it to your clipboard.
How many colors can I extract?
You can configure the number of colors to extract, typically between 3 and 12. Fewer colors give you the most dominant tones; more colors capture subtler variations in the image.