What Is a Color Extractor?

A color extractor is a tool that scans CSS, HTML or plain text to detect and extract all color values used in the code. Designers and developers use it to identify color palettes from websites and stylesheets quickly.

Supported Color Formats

HEX codes (#ffffff, #000)
RGB and RGBA values
HSL and HSLA colors
Short and long HEX notation

Why Designers Use Color Extractors

Reverse-engineer website designs
Create consistent UI themes
Extract brand palettes
Build design systems
Convert CSS to variables

Automatic Duplicate Removal

The tool automatically removes duplicate colors and presents a clean palette, making it easier to reuse only unique shades.

CSS Variable Generator

Export your palette as ready-to-use CSS variables: :root { --primary: #ff0055; } which can be plugged directly into modern web projects.

JSON Export for Developers

Developers can export colors as JSON format for use in JavaScript frameworks, mobile apps or design tokens.

Perfect for UI/UX Designers

This tool helps designers analyze existing layouts, extract gradients and maintain color consistency across design systems.

100% Client-Side Processing

All color detection runs entirely inside your browser. No CSS or HTML is uploaded to any server, ensuring complete privacy.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is color extractor free?
Yes, unlimited usage is free.

Does it work on minified CSS?
Yes, even compressed CSS is supported.

Are gradients supported?
Individual colors inside gradients are extracted.

Can I extract from large files?
Yes, thousands of lines are supported.

Color Extractor Online

Extract HEX, RGB and HSL colors from CSS, HTML or text instantly