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Pick a colour from any image

Upload a photo or screenshot and click anywhere on it to read the exact pixel colour as HEX, RGB and HSL, ready to copy.

Drop an image to pick colours from

JPG, PNG or WebP up to 25 MB.

This tool runs entirely in your browser using the Canvas API. Your image is not uploaded to ToolsNest servers, and it is discarded when you clear the tool or close the tab.

How to use the Color Picker from Image

  1. 1Upload an image.
  2. 2Click the spot whose colour you want.
  3. 3Copy the HEX, RGB or HSL value.

Supported formats and limits

  • Reads the exact pixel you click, scaled to the original image resolution.
  • Output formats: HEX, rgb() and hsl().
  • The image never leaves your device.

Common uses

  • Matching a brand colour from a logo.
  • Sampling a colour from a photo for a design.
  • Checking the exact value used in a screenshot.

Frequently asked questions

Why is the colour slightly different from what I see?

Screen scaling and image compression can shift values by a step. The tool reads the file's actual pixels, which is the source of truth.

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