What is Color Eyedropper (Color Spoid Tool)?
Color Eyedropper (also known as color spoid, color picker, or pipette tool) is a powerful tool that lets you extract and pick colors from anywhere on your screen - not just your browser, but from any application, design, or image. Using the modern EyeDropper API, you can capture exact color codes with a single click.
How to Use
Click the 'Pick Color from Screen' button, your cursor will change to an eyedropper. Move it anywhere on your screen (even outside the browser) and click to capture the color. The tool will display the color in multiple formats (HEX, RGB, HSL) with one-click copy buttons.
Key Features of Screen Color Picker
Extract and sample colors from anywhere on your screen, not limited to the browser window. Get instant color codes in multiple formats (HEX, RGB, HSL). Automatic color history tracking with up to 20 recent colors. One-click copy for any format. Works as a universal color dropper with any application - Figma, Photoshop, websites, images, and more.
Use Cases
Perfect for designers extracting brand colors from competitor websites, developers matching design specifications, digital artists creating color palettes, UI/UX designers analyzing color schemes, and anyone needing precise color values from their screen.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which browsers support this tool?
The EyeDropper API is supported in Chrome 95+, Edge 95+, and Opera 81+. Firefox and Safari do not currently support this feature.
Can I pick colors from outside my browser?
Yes! That's the main advantage of this tool. You can extract colors from any application on your screen - Photoshop, Figma, other browsers, desktop wallpapers, or any visible window.
How is color history stored?
Color history is stored locally in your browser using localStorage. The tool keeps your last 20 picked colors, and this data never leaves your device.
What color formats are available?
The tool provides colors in HEX (#RRGGBB), RGB (rgb(r, g, b)), and HSL (hsl(h, s%, l%)) formats, with instant copy buttons for each format.
Is my screen data sent to any server?
No. All color extraction happens locally in your browser using the native EyeDropper API. No screenshots or data are ever sent to any server.
Can I use this on mobile devices?
Unfortunately, the EyeDropper API is currently only available on desktop browsers (Chrome, Edge, Opera). Mobile browsers do not support this feature yet.