Free Color Picker
Pick colors from images, upload files, or select from your screen instantly.
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About the Free Color Picker Tool
This tool allows you to pick, convert, and explore color codes across 9 formats (HEX, HEX8, RGB, HSL, CMYK, HSV, HWB, LAB, and LCH) with ease. This tool is completely private, and your files and data never leave your device. It is 100% free to use, requires no signup or login, and offers unlimited use.
How to Use the Color Picker in 4 Easy Steps
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Use the interactive color spectrum gradient picker or click Pick from Screen to sample any pixel color.
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Adjust hue, saturation, and lightness sliders to fine-tune your target shade.
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View converted color codes across 9 formats (HEX, HEX8, RGB, HSL, CMYK, HSV, HWB, LAB, LCH) in real time.
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Click Copy on any format card to copy the color code directly to your clipboard.
Features & How It Works
Screen Eyedropper Sampler
Sample any pixel color directly from your monitor or photo with single-click eyedropper precision.
Multi-Format Conversion
Instantly convert any shade across 9 color formats including HEX, HEX8, RGB, HSL, CMYK, HSV, HWB, LAB, and LCH with exact accuracy.
100% Free & Private
This tool is completely private, and your palettes and color data never leave your device. Everything runs locally on your machine.
Image Color Loupe
Upload any photo or graphic to explore individual pixel shades with an interactive zoom loupe and extract palettes directly.
Tints & Shades Palette
Automatically generates a full spectrum of cohesive lighter tints and darker shades for every color you choose.
Extracted Dominant Colors
Automatically extracts a balanced palette of the most prominent shades from any uploaded image or photo, making it easy to create cohesive color schemes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the Eyedropper tool work on all web browsers?
The screen eyedropper works on Chrome, Edge, Opera, and modern Chromium browsers. On other devices and browsers, you can use our visual spectrum picker, upload an image, or enter hex codes directly.
Can I save my picked color history?
Yes! Every color you pick or sample is automatically saved into your personal swatch history on your device so you can revisit past colors anytime.
What color formats are supported?
We support 9 major color models: HEX, HEX8, RGB, HSL, CMYK, HSV, HWB, LAB, and LCH, allowing you to copy exact values for websites, digital art, print documents, or design software.
Are my uploaded photos kept private when picking colors?
Yes, absolutely. This tool is completely private, and your photos and files never leave your device. All image reading and color sampling happen locally on your device.
What is the difference between RGB and CMYK color modes?
RGB is designed for digital screens (using red, green, and blue light), while CMYK is optimized for physical printing (cyan, magenta, yellow, and black ink). Our tool converts between both accurately.
Can I generate shades and tints from my selected color?
Yes! The tool automatically calculates lighter tints and darker shades for whatever color you select, making it easy to create cohesive color themes.
Is there any fee or subscription required?
No, this color picker tool is 100% free with no signup, login, or limits. You can explore and convert colors as much as you want.