Image Color Palette Generator
Extract beautiful color palettes from any image. Upload a photo and automatically generate a color scheme based on the most prominent colors. Perfect for design inspiration, brand development, and creating cohesive color schemes.
Upload Image
Drop an image here or click to browse
Supports PNG, JPG, GIF, WebP
Original Image
Color Palette
How to Use
- Upload an image: Drag and drop or click to browse for any image file (PNG, JPG, GIF, WebP).
- Choose number of colors: Use the slider to select between 2-10 colors for your palette.
- Generate palette: Click "Update Palette" to regenerate with the new number of colors.
- Copy colors: Click the "Copy" button on any color card to copy the hex value to your clipboard.
How It Works
The color palette generator analyzes your image and extracts the most prominent colors using an advanced algorithm:
- Color Quantization: Colors are grouped into similar shades to identify the most common tones.
- Frequency Analysis: The algorithm counts how often each color appears in the image.
- Color Diversity: Selected colors are spread across the color spectrum for maximum variety.
- Contrast Optimization: Colors are chosen to create visually distinct and useful palettes.
Use Cases
🎨 Design Inspiration
Extract color schemes from photos, artwork, or nature for design projects.
🏢 Brand Development
Create brand color palettes based on logos, products, or inspiration images.
🌐 Web Design
Generate cohesive color schemes for websites and web applications.
🎭 Graphic Design
Extract colors from mood boards or reference images for graphic projects.
📱 UI/UX Design
Create app color schemes that match specific aesthetics or brand guidelines.
🖼️ Interior Design
Pull colors from room photos or furniture to coordinate design elements.
Tips for Best Results
- Use high-quality images: Better image quality leads to more accurate color extraction.
- Choose varied images: Images with diverse colors produce more interesting palettes.
- Start with fewer colors: 3-5 colors often create the most cohesive palettes.
- Consider context: Colors appear different on various backgrounds and in different lighting.
- Test accessibility: Ensure sufficient contrast between text and background colors.
- Adjust as needed: Use the extracted palette as a starting point and refine for your project.
- Experiment with count: Try different numbers of colors to find the perfect palette size.
Color Theory Basics
Complementary Colors
Colors opposite each other on the color wheel create high contrast and visual interest.
Analogous Colors
Colors next to each other on the color wheel create harmonious, cohesive palettes.
Monochromatic Colors
Different shades and tints of the same hue create sophisticated, unified designs.
Triadic Colors
Three colors evenly spaced on the color wheel create vibrant, balanced palettes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are my images uploaded to a server?
No! All processing happens in your browser. Your images never leave your computer.
What image formats are supported?
PNG, JPG, GIF, WebP, and most other common image formats are supported.
How many colors should I extract?
3-5 colors work well for most designs. Use more colors for complex projects or fewer for minimalist designs.
Can I use these colors commercially?
Yes! The colors extracted are simply data from your image. However, ensure you have rights to use the source image.
Why do some colors look similar?
If your image has limited color variety, the palette will reflect that. Try images with more diverse colors.
Can I regenerate without re-uploading?
Yes! Adjust the slider and click "Update Palette" to regenerate with a different number of colors.
