Average Color of an Image
Upload an image and instantly calculate its average color, with HEX, RGB and HSL codes.
How to Calculate the Average Color of an Image
Upload Your Image
Drag a photo or select a file from your device.
Calculate the Average
The tool analyzes all pixels in the image and automatically calculates its average color.
Copy the result
Copy the HEX, RGB, or HSL code of the average color with a single click.
Frequently Asked Questions about average image color
Calculating the average color of a photo is useful for choosing a background color that matches an image, generating thumbnails, or analyzing the overall tone of a photograph.
How is the average color calculated?
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The average of the RGB values of all pixels in the image is calculated.
Is it the same as the dominant color?
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Not exactly: the average is the mathematical mean of all pixels, while the dominant color is the shade that appears most frequently. For the dominant color, use our palette extractor.
Is my image uploaded to a server?
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No, all the calculation is done directly in your browser.
What formats does it support?
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You can upload JPG, PNG or WEBP images.
Is it free?
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Yes, this tool is completely free.
Can I copy the result?
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Yes, you can copy the HEX, RGB, or HSL code with a single click.
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