Step by step
- Open your image in MS Paint on Windows.
- Click the Color Picker (eyedropper) icon in the Tools section of the Home tab.
- Click the exact color on your canvas to load it into Color 1.
- To view or copy the HEX or RGB code, drop the same image into the color picker on this page.
At a glance
| Need | Best tool | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Paint a pixel in Windows | MS Paint Color Picker | Sets active brush color instantly |
| Copy HEX, RGB or HSL | Browser color picker | MS Paint only shows RGB in Edit Colors |
| Use on Mac or Android | Browser color picker | MS Paint is Windows-only |
Where to find it on your device
- MS Paint Color Picker: Home > Tools > Color Picker (eyedropper icon)
- MS Paint RGB values: Home > Colors > Edit Colors
Related questions
Is there a color picker in Paint for Mac?
MS Paint is only available on Windows. On a Mac, you can drop your image into the browser color picker on this page to get HEX, RGB, and HSL codes.
Is there a color picker in Paint for Android?
MS Paint is not available for Android. You can open this page in your Android browser and tap any photo to pick its colors.
How do I find the HEX code in MS Paint?
Classic MS Paint only shows RGB values under Edit Colors. Drop your image into our browser tool to get the HEX code directly.
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Updated November 14, 2026.