AI Color Palette Generator

Extract dominant colors from any image using AI-powered analysis. Create harmonious color schemes for your design projects with complementary, analogous, triadic, and more color relationships.

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Supports JPG, PNG, WebP, GIF up to 10MB
or enter a color directly
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Enter your brand color or any hex value to generate color schemes without uploading an image.

How to Extract Colors from Images

  1. Upload an image using drag & drop or the file browser. Supports JPG, PNG, WebP, and GIF.
  2. Choose the number of colors you want to extract (3-10 colors).
  3. Select an extraction method: Dominant, Vibrant, Muted, or Detailed analysis.
  4. Click any color to copy its value and select it as the base for color schemes.
  5. Choose a color scheme type to generate harmonious color combinations.
  6. Export your palette in CSS, JSON, ASE (Adobe), or PNG format.

Extraction Methods Explained

Dominant Colors

Extracts the most frequently occurring colors. Best for general purpose palette generation and brand color identification.

Vibrant Colors

Focuses on saturated, eye-catching colors. Perfect for creating bold, energetic designs and attention-grabbing palettes.

Muted Colors

Extracts subdued, neutral tones. Ideal for elegant, sophisticated designs and backgrounds that won't compete with content.

Detailed Analysis

Comprehensive extraction including both prominent and accent colors. Best for thorough color analysis and complex palettes.

Color Scheme Types

Complementary

Colors opposite on the color wheel. Creates high contrast and visual interest.

Analogous

Adjacent colors on the wheel. Creates harmonious, comfortable designs.

Triadic

Three colors equally spaced. Offers vibrant variety while maintaining balance.

Split-Complementary

A color plus two adjacent to its complement. High contrast with less tension.

Tetradic

Four colors forming a rectangle. Rich palette with many possibilities.

Monochromatic

Variations of one hue. Clean, elegant look with guaranteed harmony.

Shades

Darker variations by adding black. Great for depth and visual hierarchy.

Tints

Lighter variations by adding white. Perfect for backgrounds and soft palettes.

Compound

Base plus colors around its complement. Rich, sophisticated combinations.

Square

Four colors evenly spaced at 90°. Balanced variety with equal visual weight.

Double-Comp

Two pairs of complementary colors. Maximum contrast with flexibility.

Accented

Analogous colors plus one complement. Harmony with a pop of contrast.

Near-Comp

Slightly off from true complement. Softer contrast, less visual tension.

Clash

Intentionally "off" colors at 90°. Creates visual tension and energy.

Five-Tone

Five colors at 72° intervals. Rainbow-like variety with structure.

Six-Tone

Six colors at 60° intervals. Full spectrum coverage, maximum variety.

Neutral

Desaturated variations. Sophisticated, understated color combinations.

Frequently Asked Questions

Our AI uses advanced k-means clustering algorithms to group similar pixels and identify the most prominent color clusters in your image. It considers both color frequency and perceptual importance, ensuring the extracted colors represent the image's visual essence.

Dominant: Extracts the most common colors by pixel count.
Vibrant: Focuses on saturated, eye-catching colors by filtering for high saturation.
Muted: Extracts subdued, neutral tones by filtering for low saturation.
Detailed: Provides a comprehensive analysis including both prominent and accent colors.

Yes! All color palettes generated by our tool are free to use for any purpose, including commercial projects. The colors extracted are derived from your uploaded images, so ensure you have the rights to use the source images.

It depends on your design goals. Use Complementary for high impact designs, Analogous for harmony and comfort, Triadic for vibrancy with balance, and Monochromatic for sophisticated simplicity. Consider your brand personality and target audience when choosing.

CSS: CSS variables ready to use in your stylesheets.
JSON: Structured data for programmatic use.
ASE: Adobe Swatch Exchange for Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign.
PNG: Visual swatch image for sharing and reference.