Color Picker
Extract colors from images, build palettes, and convert between HEX, RGB, and HSL.
Drop an image here
or browse files — click anywhere on the image to pick a color
Free Online Color Picker
SmarterSources's color picker is a powerful, privacy-first tool for designers, developers, and anyone who works with color. Extract colors from any image, convert between HEX, RGB, and HSL formats, and build custom palettes — all directly in your browser with zero uploads and no server processing.
How It Works
Enter a color value in any format — HEX, RGB, or HSL — and the tool instantly converts it to all other formats. You can also upload an image and click anywhere to extract a color, aided by a magnified preview for pixel-perfect precision. Build palettes of up to 12 colors and copy them to your clipboard with a single click.
Color Format Conversion
The picker seamlessly converts between the three most widely used color formats. HEX codes (#3b5bdb) are popular in web development and design tools. RGB (red, green, blue) values from 0-255 are standard in CSS and image editing. HSL (hue, saturation, lightness) provides an intuitive way to understand and adjust color properties.
Color Harmonies
Understanding color relationships is essential for great design. This tool automatically calculates four harmony types: complementary (opposite on the color wheel), analogous (neighboring hues), triadic (three evenly spaced hues), and split-complementary (a softer alternative to complementary). Click any harmony swatch to load it into the picker.
Privacy Guarantee
All processing happens entirely in your browser. No images are uploaded, no data is sent to any server, and no cookies are used. Your images and color choices remain completely private.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I pick a color from an image?
Scroll down to the "Pick Color from Image" section, then drag and drop an image or click to browse. Once the image loads, click anywhere on it to extract the color at that point. A magnified preview follows your cursor for precise selection.
What color formats are supported?
The tool supports HEX (e.g., #3b5bdb), RGB (e.g., rgb(59, 91, 219)), and HSL (e.g., hsl(228, 66%, 54%)). Editing any format automatically updates the others in real time.
How many colors can I save to a palette?
You can save up to 12 colors in a single palette. Click any saved swatch to reload it into the picker, or use "Copy Palette" to copy all colors as HEX values to your clipboard.
What are color harmonies?
Color harmonies are combinations of colors based on their positions on the color wheel. Complementary colors sit opposite each other and create high contrast. Analogous colors are neighbors and feel cohesive. Triadic colors form an equilateral triangle for vibrant, balanced palettes. Split-complementary uses the two colors adjacent to the complement for a nuanced contrast.
Is my image uploaded to a server?
No. Everything runs 100% in your browser. Your image is never uploaded anywhere. It is processed locally using the HTML5 Canvas API, ensuring complete privacy.