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Free Color Palette Generator

Upload any image to extract its dominant colors. Copy HEX, RGB or HSL values with one click — or export the full palette as CSS, JSON or PNG.

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What Is a Color Palette Generator?

A color palette generator analyses an image and identifies its most visually significant colors. This is invaluable for designers who want to create cohesive color schemes from photographs, brand images, or artwork. Instead of manually sampling dozens of pixels with an eyedropper, you get the dominant palette in seconds.

EazyStudio's tool works entirely in your browser using the HTML5 Canvas API — your image is never sent to a server. Choose how many colors to extract (4–12), switch between HEX, RGB and HSL formats, and export the result as CSS custom properties ready to paste directly into your stylesheet.

HEX, RGB and HSL — Which Should You Use?

HEX (e.g. #e84545) is the most widely used format in CSS and design tools — paste it anywhere. RGB (e.g. rgb(232, 69, 69)) is useful when you need to manipulate color channels or apply opacity with rgba(). HSL (e.g. hsl(0, 78%, 59%)) describes hue, saturation and lightness — the most human-readable format for understanding how a color relates to others in the palette.

How to Build a Brand Color Palette

Start by uploading your hero image, product photo or logo to extract 6–8 dominant colors. Remove very dark and very light shades — you'll typically want 1–2 primary accent colors, 2–3 supporting midtones, and 1 neutral. Export as CSS variables and apply them throughout your project for immediate visual consistency.

Frequently Asked Questions

How does the color extraction work?
The tool samples pixels from your image using the HTML5 Canvas API, groups similar colors into buckets, and returns the most frequently occurring distinct colors. Everything runs locally in your browser — no image is ever uploaded to any server.
How many colors can I extract?
You can extract 4, 6, 8, 10 or 12 dominant colors. Use the Number of Colors selector on the left to choose. 6 is a good default for most design projects.
What export formats are available?
You can export as CSS custom properties (paste directly into your :root {} block), a JSON array for use in code, or a PNG color strip — a horizontal bar showing all palette colors, great for mood boards and presentations.
What is the random palette generator?
The random palette on the left generates 5 random colors without needing an image. Click any swatch to copy its color code, or click Regenerate to get a fresh set. Good for quick inspiration or placeholder palettes.

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What Is a Color Palette Generator?

A color palette generator analyses an image and extracts the most prominent, visually distinct colors from it — giving you exact HEX, RGB, and HSL codes you can use directly in your design work. Instead of manually color-picking from a photo, you get a ready-made palette in seconds.

EazyStudio's tool processes everything in your browser using the HTML5 Canvas API. Your image is never uploaded to a server, so it works instantly regardless of file size and keeps your files private.

How to Extract Colors from an Image

  1. Upload your image — drag and drop any photo, screenshot, or graphic onto the upload area, or click to browse your files. JPEG, PNG, WebP, and GIF formats are all supported.
  2. Choose the color count — select how many dominant colors you want (4, 6, 8, 10, or 12) using the selector above the palette. More colors gives a richer palette; fewer gives a tighter, more cohesive result.
  3. Copy the color codes — click any color swatch to copy its HEX code instantly. Toggle between HEX, RGB, and HSL formats using the format buttons.
  4. Export your palette — download the palette as CSS custom properties ready to paste into your stylesheet, a JSON array for use in code, or a PNG color strip image for mood boards and design presentations.

Use Cases

The color palette generator is useful across many creative and technical workflows:

Frequently Asked Questions

How does the color palette generator work?

The tool samples pixels from your uploaded image using the HTML5 Canvas API. It groups similar colors into buckets and returns the most frequently occurring distinct colors. Everything runs in your browser — no image is ever uploaded to a server.

How many colors can I extract?

You can extract 4, 6, 8, 10, or 12 dominant colors. Use the selector above the palette to choose how many colors you need.

What export formats are available?

You can export your palette as CSS custom properties (variables) ready to paste into your stylesheet, a JSON array of color values, or a PNG color strip image perfect for mood boards and design presentations.

What is the random palette generator?

The random palette generator creates a set of harmonious random colors without needing an image. Click any color to copy its code, or regenerate until you find a combination you like.

What image formats are supported?

The tool accepts any image format your browser can load natively, including JPEG, PNG, WebP, and GIF. There is no file size limit since processing happens locally in your browser.