Extract Colors from Image - Detect Dominant Colors

Simply drag and drop an image to automatically extract its dominant colors. Using the Median Cut algorithm, all processing happens in your browser — your images are never sent to a server.

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PNG, JPG, GIF, WebP, BMP

What is Image Color Extract?

Image Color Extract uses the Median Cut algorithm to extract dominant colors from uploaded images. It displays HEX and RGB values along with the percentage of each color in the image. Processing uses the Canvas API in your browser, so image data is never sent to a server.

See also: Color Code Converter · Palette Generator

How to Use

  1. Drag and drop an image or use the file selector to load it
  2. Dominant colors are automatically extracted and displayed
  3. Adjust the number of colors with the slider
  4. Click any color to copy its HEX value

FAQ

What file formats are supported?
PNG, JPG/JPEG, GIF, WebP, and BMP are supported.
Can it handle large images?
Yes. Images are resized internally for processing, so even large images are extracted quickly.
Is my image sent to a server?
No. All processing happens in your browser using the Canvas API.
How do I use the extracted color codes?
Click any color to copy its HEX value to the clipboard. You can paste it directly into CSS or design tools.
Can I change the number of colors extracted?
Yes. Use the color count slider to adjust the number of extracted colors between 2 and 16.

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Update History

Last Updated: 2026-02-20

  • 2026-02-20 Initial release