Flowfiles ← Color Palette Extractor

Image Color Palette Generator

Generate a Palette · Hex · RGB · CSS Export — Free, No Account

Turn any photo, illustration, or screenshot into a structured color palette. The generator samples your image locally, clusters pixels by visual similarity, and returns each dominant shade as hex, RGB, and HSL — ready to use in Figma, code, or any design tool. No file ever leaves your device.

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Generating palettes for design projects

A palette generator is most useful when you need to derive a brand or UI color scheme from an existing visual asset — a hero photograph, a product shot, or a mood board. By extracting the actual colors present rather than guessing, you get a palette that feels cohesive with the imagery. The tool lets you choose the number of colors (from 2 to 16), so you can pull a minimal 3-color brand palette or a full 10-stop gradient ramp from the same image.

/* Generated palette from a sunset photograph */ :root { --color-1: #d94f2b; /* deep orange */ --color-2: #f0a04e; /* amber */ --color-3: #fce8c3; /* warm cream */ --color-4: #1a1a2e; /* deep navy */ --color-5: #4a4e69; /* slate */ }

Frequently asked questions

How many colors should I extract for a design project?

For most web or branding projects, 5 to 8 colors is the sweet spot. This gives you a primary, a secondary, an accent, and enough neutrals for backgrounds and text. Extracting more than 10 colors often yields near-duplicates that add visual noise.

Can I use the generated palette directly for web design?

Yes. The extractor outputs hex codes you can paste into CSS, and also provides a ready-made :root block with CSS custom properties. This makes it trivial to wire the palette into any design system or stylesheet.

How do I export the palette to CSS?

After extraction, click the CSS export button to copy a :root block with --color-1, --color-2… variables. You can also export as SCSS, JSON, SVG, or a PNG swatch sheet depending on your workflow.

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