Image Color Picker

Upload an image and click any point to read its exact color as HEX and RGB, with a swatch and one-click copy. Everything runs in your browser, with no upload.

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Updated 2026-08-07 ยท Built and maintained by the MakeToolz team.

Pick Any Color From an Image

This free image color picker lets you pull the exact color from any point in a photo. Upload an image, move over it to preview colors, and click to lock in a pixel. You instantly get the HEX and RGB values with a live swatch, ready to copy into your design tool, CSS or paint app.

Everything runs in your browser, so your image is never uploaded. It is perfect for matching a brand color, sampling a shade from a photo, or building a palette from an image you like.

How to Use the Image Color Picker

  1. 1
    Choose an image or drag and drop it onto the box.
  2. 2
    Move your pointer over the image to preview the color under the cursor.
  3. 3
    Click a spot to lock that color and read its HEX and RGB values.
  4. 4
    Click Copy HEX or Copy RGB to use it anywhere.

Why Use MakeToolz's Image Color Picker?

HEX and RGB

Get both the HEX code and the rgb() value for any pixel you pick.

Live preview

See the color update as you move over the image, then click to keep it.

Color swatch

A large swatch shows the exact color so you can confirm it before copying.

Pixel accurate

Reads the true color of the exact pixel, at the image full resolution.

100% in your browser

The image is read locally, so nothing you pick is uploaded or stored.

No signup, no limits

Sample as many colors as you like, free, with no account.

Why Use an Image Color Picker

Sometimes the color you need lives inside an image: a brand shade in a logo, a tone in a photograph, or a color from a screenshot you want to match. An image color picker reads the exact pixel value so you do not have to guess. Designers use it to match brand colors, developers grab shades for CSS, and artists sample real-world colors from photos to build a palette.

Because this tool runs entirely in your browser, it is also safe for private images, since nothing is uploaded. There is no signup and no limit, so it works as a quick everyday utility.

Tips for Accurate Sampling

  • Zoom in first: a larger view makes it easier to click the exact pixel you mean.
  • Watch for compression: JPG images can have slight color shifts near edges, so sample from a flat area.
  • Copy the format you need: HEX for most design tools, rgb() for CSS.
  • Sample several points to find a representative color for a region.

HEX and RGB at a Glance

FormatExampleCommon use
HEX#5A45E6Design tools, web
RGBrgb(90, 69, 230)CSS, code
SwatchSolid blockVisual confirmation

People Also Ask

How do I find the HEX color in a picture?

Upload the picture above and click the point you want. The tool shows the HEX code for that exact pixel, plus its RGB value.

Can I pick a color from a photo online?

Yes. This is a web tool, so there is nothing to install. Load the photo and click to sample any color, all in your browser.

Does the color picker work offline?

Once the page is loaded, the picking happens locally with no server, so it keeps working even on a flaky connection, and your image is never uploaded.

How accurate is the color it reads?

It reads the true value of the exact pixel at full image resolution, so it is pixel accurate. Compression in the source image is the only thing that can shift a color slightly.

Is the image color picker free?

Yes, completely free with no signup, no limits and no watermark. Everything runs in your browser.

Which image formats can I use?

PNG, JPG, WEBP and GIF all work. Just load the image and start sampling colors.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get a color code from an image?
Upload the image, then click the spot you want. The picker shows the exact HEX and RGB values for that pixel, ready to copy.
Is my image uploaded anywhere?
No. The image is loaded locally in your browser, so nothing you pick or upload is ever sent to a server or stored.
What is the difference between HEX and RGB?
They describe the same color in two formats. HEX like #5A45E6 is common in web and design tools, while rgb(90, 69, 230) is often used in CSS. Both are provided.
Can I pick colors on my phone?
Yes. Tap a spot on the image to read its color. A larger screen makes it easier to hit an exact pixel.

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