Paint Color Finder from Photo 100% Private

Upload any photo, click any spot — get the closest paint color name, HEX, and RGB instantly. Build a palette of up to 20 colors and export as CSV. All processing is done in your browser. No image is ever uploaded to any server.

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Click to upload or drag & drop a photo
JPG, PNG, WEBP, GIF, BMP — processed entirely in your browser
👆 Click anywhere on the image to identify the paint color at that point

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How it works

This tool uses a perceptual color-matching algorithm — the same science used in professional paint mixing systems — to find the closest named color to any pixel you click.

1. Upload your photo Your image is drawn onto an HTML5 Canvas element directly in the browser. It never leaves your device.
2. Pick a pixel When you click the image, the Canvas API reads the exact RGB values of that pixel (0–255 per channel).
3. RGB → CIELab conversion RGB is converted to the CIELab color space, which models human perception more accurately than raw RGB — two colors that look similar will be numerically close in Lab space.
4. DeltaE 2000 matching The tool calculates ΔE₂₀₀₀ — the industry-standard perceptual distance — between your pixel and each of ~30,000 named colors (MIT/CC0 open dataset). The closest match wins.

The color name database comes from meodai/color-names (MIT license, ~30,000 curated color names covering everything from paint shades to design palette standards). ΔE₂₀₀₀ values below 2 are generally imperceptible to the human eye; below 10 is a close match.

Frequently asked questions

Can I use this to match a wall paint color from a photo?
Yes — that is exactly what it is designed for. Take a photo of your wall, upload it, and click the area you want to match. The tool returns the closest named color and its HEX code. You can then search for that color name or HEX in paint brand tools (Sherwin-Williams, Benjamin Moore, Farrow & Ball, etc.) to find the nearest brand equivalent. For best results, photograph under natural daylight — artificial lighting shifts perceived color significantly.
What does ΔE₂₀₀₀ mean and what is a "good" score?
ΔE₂₀₀₀ (Delta-E 2000) is the international standard for measuring perceived color difference. A score of 0 means an exact match. Scores below 2 are imperceptible to most people; below 10 is a close match that looks similar. Scores above 20 indicate a noticeably different color. The tool always shows the best (lowest ΔE) color from the database.
Is my photo uploaded anywhere? Is it private?
No — your photo never leaves your device. All processing happens entirely in your browser using the HTML5 Canvas API and JavaScript. There is no server, no upload, and no storage. You can use this tool completely offline after the page has loaded (except for the initial color database fetch, which is ~200 KB).
Why does the color name not exactly match a brand paint name?
The color database contains ~30,000 curated color names (e.g. "dusty rose," "slate blue," "burnt umber") — it is not a database of specific brand paint products. Think of the result as the closest universally understood color name, not a specific paint SKU. Use the HEX code to cross-reference with brand color pickers for an exact brand match.
How do I get the most accurate color match?
Use a well-lit, in-focus photo taken under neutral daylight (avoid indoor incandescent bulbs, which add a yellow cast, or fluorescent lights, which add green). Click directly on the area of interest — avoid clicking near shadows, highlights, or edges where the color blends. If the surface is textured (rough plaster, wood grain), try several clicks nearby and compare the results.