Detect Colors
From the Real World
Point your phone camera or webcam at any surface, fabric, product, or scenery. Five draggable markers sample the live video feed in real time — capture colors in milliseconds, no photos needed.
Your Camera Is Now a Color Picker
Capture real-world colors from any surface, material, or environment — instantly.
Real-Time Color Detection
The camera feed is analyzed frame-by-frame in real time. Each of the five markers reads the exact color at its position every single frame — giving you true live color feedback as you move them around.
- 60 fps sampling — colors update instantly as the scene changes
- Pixel-accurate — reads the exact color at each marker position
- No server needed — everything runs directly in your browser
- No photos stored — video feed never leaves your device
5 Draggable Color Markers
Each numbered circle can be dragged anywhere on the live camera feed. As you move a marker, its color updates in real time — along with the live palette strip at the bottom of the viewport.
- Touch & drag on mobile — fully responsive to finger input
- Mouse drag on desktop — works with trackpad or mouse
- Each marker shows its number and sampled color fill
- Palette bar updates live as you reposition any marker
Save Unlimited Camera Palettes
Found the perfect set of colors? Hit Save Palette to store it locally. Saved palettes persist across sessions and can be loaded into the Palette Generator with one click.
- One-tap save while the camera is still running
- Each saved palette shows timestamp & 5-color preview
- Click any saved palette to load it into the main Palette Generator
- Delete individual palettes or clear all at once
- Stored on your device — no account or server needed
100% Client-Side & Private
Your camera feed is never sent anywhere. The entire color detection process runs locally in your browser — nothing is uploaded, nothing is tracked, nothing leaves your device.
- No uploads — your camera feed stays on your device
- No server — color sampling happens entirely in-browser
- No account — palettes are saved on your device only
- Secure connection — works only over encrypted HTTPS
Optimized for Mobile & Desktop
On phones, the rear camera activates by default — perfect for scanning walls, fabrics, products, and nature. On desktop, the webcam provides a live feed. The UI adapts seamlessly to every screen size.
- Mobile — rear camera activates automatically for scanning
- Desktop — uses your primary webcam
- Touch gestures — drag markers with your finger
- Safe area — respects iPhone notch & home indicator
Send Colors to the Palette Generator
Once you've captured the perfect real-world colors, load them directly into the full Palette Generator with one tap. From there you can fine-tune, check contrast, simulate color blindness, and export to any format.
How It Works — 3 Simple Steps
From camera to color palette in seconds.
1. Start Camera
Tap "Start Camera" to activate your device's camera. On phones the rear camera is used by default — point it at any surface.
2. Drag & Sample
Drag the 5 numbered markers to the exact spots you want to sample. Watch colors update in real time on the live palette strip.
3. Save & Use
Hit "Save Palette" to store it locally, then load it into the Palette Generator to refine, check accessibility, and export.
Perfect For
Real-world color capture for every creative workflow.
Interior Design
Scan wall paint, furniture fabric, tiles, and decor to build palettes that match your real space.
Product & Brand
Match packaging, merchandise, or competitor products. Capture exact brand colors from physical objects.
Nature & Outdoors
Capture color palettes from landscapes, flowers, sunsets, ocean, and seasonal foliage in the wild.
Fashion & Textiles
Scan clothing, swatches, and fabric rolls to extract accurate color references for your designs.
Art & Illustration
Sample colors from paintings, murals, posters, and printed artwork to recreate their palettes digitally.
Web & UI Design
Capture colors from real-world inspiration — storefronts, signage, or packaging — and bring them into your digital projects.
Start Capturing Real-World Colors
No login. No download. Just point your camera and pick colors.
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