Beginner Tutorial

How to Pick Colors from Any Website

Learn how to extract colors from any website using DesignPicker's Chrome extension. This step-by-step guide will teach you everything you need to know about color picking for web design.

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Step-by-step guide
Works on all websites

Complete Step-by-Step Guide

Follow these 6 simple steps to start extracting colors from any website like a pro.

1

Install DesignPicker Extension

First, add DesignPicker to your Chrome, Firefox, or Edge browser from the respective web store.

Detailed Instructions:

  • Visit the Chrome Web Store, Firefox Add-ons, or Edge Add-ons
  • Search for 'DesignPicker' or use our direct links
  • Click 'Add to Chrome/Firefox/Edge' button
  • Confirm the installation when prompted
  • You'll see the DesignPicker icon in your browser toolbar

Pro Tip: The extension is completely free and doesn't require any registration or signup.

2

Navigate to Your Target Website

Open any website from which you want to extract colors. DesignPicker works on all websites.

Detailed Instructions:

  • Open a new tab in your browser
  • Navigate to any website (e.g., dribbble.com, behance.net, or any inspiring site)
  • Wait for the page to fully load
  • Make sure all images and elements are visible
  • The website can be any domain - DesignPicker works universally

Pro Tip: Popular design inspiration sites like Dribbble, Behance, and Awwwards are great places to find beautiful color schemes.

3

Activate the Color Picker Tool

Click the DesignPicker icon in your browser toolbar and select the color picker feature.

Detailed Instructions:

  • Look for the DesignPicker icon in your browser's toolbar (usually top-right)
  • Click on the DesignPicker icon to open the extension popup
  • Select 'Color Picker' from the available tools
  • Your cursor will change to a crosshair or eyedropper icon
  • The color picker is now active and ready to use

Pro Tip: You can also use keyboard shortcuts to quickly activate the color picker without clicking the icon.

4

Click on Any Element to Extract Color

Simply click on any element on the webpage to instantly extract its color value.

Detailed Instructions:

  • Move your cursor over any element on the page
  • You'll see a live preview of the color under your cursor
  • Click on the element to extract its exact color
  • The color value will be displayed in HEX, RGB, and HSL formats
  • The color is automatically copied to your clipboard

Pro Tip: Try clicking on different parts of images, backgrounds, text, and UI elements to get various colors.

5

View and Manage Your Color History

All extracted colors are automatically saved to your color history for easy access.

Detailed Instructions:

  • Open the DesignPicker popup to view your color history
  • See all previously picked colors organized chronologically
  • Click on any color in the history to copy it again
  • Colors are saved locally and persist across browser sessions
  • You can clear your history or export colors as needed

Pro Tip: Your color history helps you build a personal library of colors for future design projects.

6

Export Colors to Design Tools

Export your extracted colors directly to Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD, and other design applications.

Detailed Instructions:

  • Select multiple colors from your history
  • Click the 'Export' button in the DesignPicker interface
  • Choose your preferred export format (ASE, ACO, CSS, JSON)
  • For Figma: Use the direct plugin integration
  • For other tools: Download the color file and import it

Pro Tip: Different design tools support different color formats. Choose the format that works best with your workflow.

Pro Tips for Color Picking

Advanced techniques to get the most out of DesignPicker's color extraction features

Use Full-Screen Mode

Enable full-screen color picking to extract colors from anywhere on your screen, not just web pages.

Multiple Color Formats

DesignPicker provides colors in HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK formats for maximum compatibility.

Build Color Libraries

Use the color history feature to build comprehensive color libraries for your design projects.

Keyboard Shortcuts

Set up custom keyboard shortcuts for even faster color picking without using the mouse.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about color picking with DesignPicker

Does the color picker work on all websites?

Yes! DesignPicker works on all websites and web applications. You can extract colors from any element on any webpage, including images, backgrounds, text, and UI components.

Are the extracted colors accurate?

Absolutely. DesignPicker extracts the exact color values as they appear on the screen. The colors are pixel-perfect and match what you see visually.

Can I pick colors from images?

Yes, you can extract colors from any part of an image displayed on a webpage. Simply click on the specific area of the image you want to sample.

How many colors can I save in my history?

DesignPicker can save hundreds of colors in your history. The exact limit depends on your browser's storage capacity, but it's more than enough for typical usage.

Ready to Start Picking Colors?

Install DesignPicker now and start extracting beautiful colors from any website