Pixel Color Inspector: Pick Any Color From an Image With Exact Values
Upload an image and click any pixel to get its exact HEX, RGB, and HSL color values. Ideal for designers who need to match colors from screenshots, photos, or mockups.
Introduction
You see a color in a screenshot and want to use it in your design. You could eyeball it in a color picker, but you will be off by a few shades every time. Our Pixel Color Inspector takes the guesswork out by letting you upload any image and click on any pixel to get its exact color in HEX, RGB, and HSL formats. The magnified loupe gives you pixel-level precision, so you nail the right shade on the first try. No extensions to install, no desktop apps needed.
Step-by-Step Guide
Upload your image
Drag an image onto the drop zone or click to browse. Screenshots, photos, design exports, and even GIF frames all work. The image is loaded into an HTML canvas for pixel-level reading.
Hover and click to pick colors
Move your cursor over the image. A magnified loupe follows your mouse, showing you a zoomed-in view of the pixels. Click anywhere to capture the color at that exact pixel.
Copy the color values
The color output panel displays the HEX code, RGB values, and HSL values of the selected pixel. Click any value to copy it to your clipboard, ready to paste into CSS, Figma, or any design tool.
Pro Tips & Best Practices
Zoom into your image before picking if the area has similar colors close together. The magnified loupe helps, but a zoomed-in image gives you even more control.
When sampling colors from a compressed JPEG, keep in mind that JPEG compression introduces subtle color shifts. If color accuracy is critical, use a PNG source instead.
Designers building color palettes from photographs can click multiple areas to build a mood board of sampled colors. Pick from highlights, midtones, and shadows.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
Frequently Asked Questions
How accurate are the color values?
The values are pixel-perfect for the image file itself. The tool reads the exact RGB value from the canvas pixel. What you see on your monitor may differ slightly depending on your display calibration.
Can I pick colors from a video frame?
Not directly. Take a screenshot of the video frame first, then upload the screenshot. This gives you a static image where every pixel can be inspected.
Does it work with transparent PNGs?
Yes. For pixels with transparency, the tool shows the RGBA value including the alpha channel, so you know both the color and the opacity level.