Color Palette From Photo
To turn a photo into a color palette, take or choose the photo below. The tool finds its main colors and shows each as a HEX code with the share of the photo it covers. Use the palette for a room, a wedding, a brand or a website. The photo never leaves your phone or computer.
Palette from your photo
The color picker needs JavaScript. Below is the sample image; the text on this page explains every format and formula.
Or drag an image onto the box, or paste one with Ctrl+V (⌘+V on a Mac). Picking from anywhere on your screen works in Chrome and Edge on a computer.
Your image stays on this device. It is never uploaded.
- HEX
– - RGB
– - HSL
– - CMYK
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CMYK is approximate. For print, use your printer’s color profile.
Click or tap a point in the image to see its color codes here.
Recent colors
Colors you pick appear here. They are saved only in this browser.
How to use it
- Tap Take a photo, or choose a photo you already have.
- Wait a second while the main colors are found.
- Change the number of colors until the palette feels right.
- Download the PNG or copy the HEX list.
From a photo to a usable scheme
A photo palette gives you colors that already work together, because they came from one scene and one light. Designers often use it as the start of a scheme and then adjust: pick one dominant color, one or two supporting colors, a light and a dark neutral, and one accent used sparingly.
- Interior and decor: photograph a rug, a painting or a view you love. The largest palette color suits walls or big surfaces; the small ones suit cushions and details.
- Events: a palette from a flower bouquet or a venue photo keeps invitations, table linen and decorations in the same family.
- Branding and social media: a palette from your own product photos makes posts look consistent.
- Art and crafts: a palette from a reference photo helps when mixing paint or choosing yarn.
Taking a photo that gives good colors
- Use daylight from a window, not a yellow lamp or a flash.
- Avoid strong shadows and reflections; they add dark and white colors that are not part of the object.
- Fill the frame with the subject so the background does not dominate the palette.
- Turn off filters and beauty modes. They change colors on purpose.
Even so, a photo shows colors as your camera and screen render them. If you want to buy paint or fabric, see how to confirm a color with a real sample.
Phone photos and rotation
Photos taken in portrait are often stored sideways with a note (EXIF) saying how to turn them. The tool asks the browser to apply that note, so your photo shows the right way up. Very large photos, such as 12 or 48 megapixel phone images, are read at up to 4096 pixels on the longest side, which is more than enough for color.
Frequently asked questions
How do I make a color palette from a photo?
Open the photo with Choose image, or tap Take a photo on a phone. The palette appears below the image. Choose how many colors you want, then copy the codes or download the palette as an image to share.
Can I use a photo from my phone camera?
Yes. Take a photo opens the camera directly on most phones. The picture is processed in the browser on your phone and is not uploaded. iPhone HEIC photos open in Safari; if another browser cannot open one, set the camera to Most Compatible or share it as JPG.
Why does my palette include colors I did not expect?
Shadows, highlights and background areas count as much as the subject. A large shadow becomes a dark brown or gray in the palette. Crop the photo or choose more colors so the subject’s own colors get their own slots.
Which color in the palette is the main one?
The palette is sorted by share, so the first color covers the largest part of the photo. That is not always the color you notice most: a small, bright accent can catch the eye while covering only a few percent.
Can I use the palette to choose paint?
As inspiration, yes. For buying paint, compare with real color cards in your room’s own light, because screens and photos shift color. Many paint stores can also measure a physical sample you bring in.
Last updated: October 15, 2026