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🎨 Color Palette Extractor

Extract a color palette from any image — get HEX, RGB, HSL codes and export as CSS variables or Tailwind config.

Drop an image or click to upload

PNG, JPG, WebP, GIF — processed entirely in your browser

Frequently Asked Questions

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How It Works

  1. 1Upload or drop an image (PNG, JPG, WebP)
  2. 2The Canvas API reads all pixels client-side
  3. 3Median cut algorithm clusters similar colors
  4. 4Dominant colors returned as HEX / RGB / HSL
  5. 5Copy codes or export for CSS / Tailwind

Tips for Better Results

  • Crop to the key area before uploading
  • Use 4 colors for logos/brand assets
  • Use 8–10 for nature photography
  • Avoid images with large white areas
  • High contrast images give cleaner palettes

Check Accessibility

After extracting colors, test contrast ratios with our WCAG checker.

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