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Paleta vs Image Color Picker: catalog facts
PaletaImage Color Picker

Best for: Linux users who need to extract and manage image color palettes

Best for: Anyone who needs the exact color code from a screenshot or photo

Free

Free and open source under GPL-3.0.

Free + paid options

The color picker is free without sign-up; paid plans are listed on a pricing page.

Linux Web
  • Extracts dominant colors from images
  • Lets you save and edit palettes
All 3 strengths for Paleta
  • Extracts dominant colors from images
  • Lets you save and edit palettes
  • Supports creating palettes from scratch
  • Accepts uploads, clipboard pastes, image URLs and website URLs
  • Shows HEX, RGB, HSL and HSV values
All 3 strengths for Image Color Picker
  • Accepts uploads, clipboard pastes, image URLs and website URLs
  • Shows HEX, RGB, HSL and HSV values
  • Images are processed in the browser
  • Linux only
  • Some features sit behind paid plans
  • Not open source
Downloadable app Web application
Open source Not open source
License: GPL-3.0 License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed No account needed
Not stated if it works offline Not stated if it works offline
Sources for Paleta

Catalog checked October 8, 2026

Sources for Image Color Picker

Catalog checked September 24, 2026

“Not stated” means we have not confirmed it. Features can vary by device and plan.