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Image Color Picker

Click any point on an image to get its exact color as HEX, RGB, HSL, HSV and CMYK.

Image Color Picker finds the exact color of any pixel in a picture. Move the pointer over the image to see a magnified view of the pixels underneath, then click to select a color and copy its code as HEX, RGB, HSL, HSV or CMYK. Colors are read from the full-resolution image, not from the scaled-down preview.

How to use Image Color Picker

  1. 1

    Open an image

    Drop, choose or paste an image. A screenshot pasted with Ctrl+V works well.

  2. 2

    Aim with the magnifier

    Move the mouse over the preview; a round loupe shows the pixels under the pointer, enlarged.

  3. 3

    Click to pick the color

    Click or tap the spot you want. The color appears with its HEX, RGB, HSL, HSV and CMYK values.

  4. 4

    Copy the code

    Click Copy next to the format you need. Recent colors are saved below for quick reuse.

What it does

Magnifier loupe
A zoomed 7 × 7 pixel view helps you hit small details, such as a thin line or a single letter.
Five color formats
Copy HEX, RGB, HSL, HSV or CMYK values with one click each.
Color history
The last 12 colors you picked are kept as swatches, and clicking one selects it again.
Full-resolution sampling
Each color is read from the original image pixels, so the value is not affected by the preview size.

Questions

How do I get the HEX code of a color in an image?

Open the image, click the color you want, and press Copy next to the HEX value. You can paste it into any design program or CSS file.

Can I pick a color from a screenshot?

Yes. Take a screenshot, press Ctrl+V on this page to paste it, and click the color you need.

Does the color picker work on phones?

Yes. Tap the image to select a color. The magnifier appears only with a mouse pointer, so zoom in on the page if you need to hit a very small area.

Why do nearby pixels in a photo have slightly different colors?

Photos contain noise, gradients and compression effects, so neighboring pixels rarely match exactly. Pick a few points and choose the one that looks right.

Why is the CMYK value different from my print software?

The CMYK values here are a simple mathematical conversion from RGB. Print software uses color profiles for specific inks and paper, so its numbers can differ.