dominant-color

Extract dominant color and palette from images using ColorThief, outputting hex, rgb, or JSON.

4|Updated Feb 1, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/resultanyildizi/skills --skill dominant-color
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Skill: dominant-color
Source: https://github.com/resultanyildizi/skills/tree/main/dominant-color
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/resultanyildizi/skills --skill dominant-color

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires colorthief, and includes scripts (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps users quickly identify the main colors in an image and generate a ready-to-use color palette for design and UI work.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Extract the dominant color from an image for quick branding decisions.
  • Generate a color palette (N colors) to inspire UI themes and ensure visual consistency.
  • Use case: For a hero image, pull the dominant color and a palette to craft matching UI accents.

Quick Start

Run the provided Python script to extract colors from your image: python ~/.claude/skills/dominant-color/scripts/extract_colors.py <image> [options]

Frequently Asked Questions about dominant-color

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I extract dominant colors from an image for a UI theme?

You extract dominant colors from an image by running a Python script that leverages the ColorThief library to compute the primary color and an extended palette, outputting results in hex, rgb, or JSON formats for immediate UI theming.

Can I generate a color palette from a hero image for branding decisions?

Yes, you can generate an N-color palette from a hero image for branding tasks. The script processes the image to compute a set of dominant colors, providing ready-to-use hex or rgb values to craft matching UI accents.

What's the best way to get image color data in JSON format using a CLI?

The best way to get image color data in JSON via a CLI is running the provided Python script, which uses ColorThief to extract dominant colors and can format the output directly as JSON for integration into automated workflows.

Does this color extraction tool work for accessibility tasks?

Yes, this color extraction tool works for accessibility tasks by outputting precise hex or rgb dominant color data, allowing you to evaluate color contrast ratios and ensure visual consistency and compliance in UI design.

Do I need Python and ColorThief installed to extract a color palette?

Yes, you need Python and the ColorThief dependency installed to run the extraction script, which processes the image and returns the dominant color and palette in your chosen format.

Why extract a dominant color instead of a full palette for design work?

Extracting a dominant color isolates the primary visual identity for quick branding decisions, while generating a full palette provides multiple supporting hues to ensure visual consistency across broader UI themes and accents.