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title: "How to Create a Color Palette from an Image"
description: "Extract a beautiful color palette from any image. Generate color schemes, check accessibility contrast, and export as CSS or Tailwind. Free online tool."
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tags: ["color palette from image", "extract colors from photo", "create color scheme", "image color picker"]
source: "razi.pro"
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# How to Create a Color Palette from an Image

Extract a beautiful color palette from any image. Generate color schemes, check accessibility contrast, and export as CSS or Tailwind. Free online tool.

**Tool:** [Color Palette Generator](https://www.razi.pro/tools/color-palette)

## Steps

1. Go to the Color Palette Generator tool
2. Click 'From Image' and select a photo
3. The tool extracts 5 dominant colors from your image
4. Click any color swatch to copy its hex code
5. Lock colors you want to keep and click 'Generate' for new variations
6. Check accessibility with the built-in contrast checker
7. Export your palette as CSS, Tailwind, SCSS, or hex values

## Tips

- High-contrast photos with distinct areas produce the best palettes
- Lock your favorite colors and regenerate for complementary options
- Use the contrast checker to ensure your palette is accessible (WCAG 4.5:1 ratio)
- Tailwind export is perfect for Next.js and React projects