Great colour schemes often start from a photo — a sunset, a product shot, a piece of art. This tool builds a palette from the dominant colours in your image, giving you a coordinated set of HEX codes to design around.
It all happens in the browser, so your reference image stays private.
How to use Generate a Color Palette From an Image
Using Generate a Color Palette From an Image takes only a few seconds and just four simple steps — no sign-up, no software, and nothing to learn:
- Add a reference image: Upload the photo or artwork whose colours you like.
- Palette is generated: The tool extracts a set of the image's main colours.
- Copy the codes: Click any swatch to copy its HEX value.
- Build your scheme: Use the palette in your design, slides, or brand kit.
What you can do with Generate a Color Palette From an Image
Generate a Color Palette From an Image is built to do one job well, and gives you everything you need to get it exactly right:
Coordinated colours. Returns a set of tones that already work together.
Copy-ready HEX. Every swatch is a clickable HEX code.
From any image. Photos, illustrations, and screenshots all work.
Free and local. No upload, no account, no watermark.
Let a photo pick your colours
Building a harmonious palette from scratch is hard. Pulling one from an image you already love gives you a head start with colours that naturally belong together — ideal for moodboards, websites, and brand work.
Whether you need it once or every day, Generate a Color Palette From an Image keeps the process quick and predictable. Because it focuses on a single task, there are no crowded menus to wade through — you open the page, set what you need, and get your result. That simplicity is exactly why a dedicated image tool beats a heavyweight editor for a job like this.
Everything runs in your browser
Unlike most online tools, Generate a Color Palette From an Image never uploads your image to a server. The moment you choose a file, it is processed right here in your web browser using your own device's power. Nothing is sent over the internet, nothing is stored, and nothing is shared with anyone.
That gives you two real advantages. First, it is private: sensitive documents, ID photos and personal files never leave your computer or phone. Second, it is fast — there is no slow upload or download round-trip, so even large files are handled almost instantly. And it is completely free, with no watermark added to your result and no account required.
Tips for the best results
- Start from the highest-quality original you have — the better the input, the better the result from Generate a Color Palette From an Image.
- Check the exact requirement — size, dimensions, or format — before you begin, so you only need to do it once.
- Coordinated colours: Returns a set of tones that already work together.
- Copy-ready HEX: Every swatch is a clickable HEX code.
- Everything is repeatable — if the result isn't quite right, just adjust the settings and run it again. Nothing is uploaded, so you can try as many times as you like.
Frequently asked questions
How many colours are in the palette?
The tool surfaces several of the image's most common colours — enough for a usable scheme without overwhelming you.
Can I export the palette?
You can copy each HEX code with a click and paste them into your design tool of choice.
What makes a good source image?
Images with clear, distinct colours give the cleanest palettes. Very busy photos may return more muted, averaged tones.
Is Generate a Color Palette From an Image free to use?
Yes — Generate a Color Palette From an Image is completely free. There is no account to create, no subscription, and no watermark added to your result. Use it as many times as you need.
Do I need to install anything?
No. Generate a Color Palette From an Image runs entirely in your web browser on any modern device — Windows, Mac, Android or iPhone. There is nothing to download or install.
Ready to start? Scroll back to the top, drop your image into Generate a Color Palette From an Image, and download the finished file in seconds — free, private, and right inside your browser.