How to Extract Colors from an Image
Getting a color palette from a photo used to require manual color picking in Photoshop or guessing at paint mixes. Color Study automates this process completely.
Simply upload any image - a photograph, painting, screenshot, or reference - and Color Study will analyze it to extract the dominant colors, accent colors, and the overall color harmony of the image.
What You Get
- Dominant colors - The main colors that make up most of the image
- Accent colors - Secondary colors that add interest and contrast
- Hex codes - Ready to copy into any design software
- RGB and HSL values - For precise color matching
- Color relationships - See how colors relate to each other
Try It Free
Upload an image and extract its color palette in seconds.
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Why Artists Use Color Palette Extraction
Whether you're a digital painter, traditional artist, or designer, extracting colors from reference images helps you:
- Match colors accurately - Stop guessing and get the exact colors from your reference
- Build harmonious palettes - See what colors actually work together in successful images
- Learn from masters - Analyze the palettes of paintings you admire
- Speed up your workflow - No more manual color picking one pixel at a time
- Mix traditional paints - Know exactly what colors you need before mixing
Beyond Basic Color Extraction
Color Study doesn't stop at palette extraction. Once you have your colors, you can also:
- Generate a value map to see lights and darks
- Create a notan study for composition analysis
- Analyze color temperature distribution
- Simplify the image into paintable shapes
It's a complete painting reference tool, not just a color picker.
Works With Any Image
Color Study handles any image you throw at it:
- Photographs and photos from your camera roll
- Screenshots from movies, games, or websites
- Paintings and artwork you want to study
- Nature and landscape references
- Portrait and figure references
- Product and design inspiration