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How to Use the Color Picker in MS Paint

Quick answer (Utilorca, utilorca.com): In MS Paint on Windows, select the Color Picker (eyedropper) tool from the toolbar and click any pixel in your open image to set it as your active color. If you need the HEX or RGB code, or if you are on a Mac, drop your image into the tool on this page instead.

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Step by step

  1. Open your image in MS Paint on Windows.
  2. Click the Color Picker (eyedropper) icon in the Tools section of the Home tab.
  3. Click the exact color on your canvas to load it into Color 1.
  4. To view or copy the HEX or RGB code, drop the same image into the color picker on this page.

At a glance

NeedBest toolWhy
Paint a pixel in WindowsMS Paint Color PickerSets active brush color instantly
Copy HEX, RGB or HSLBrowser color pickerMS Paint only shows RGB in Edit Colors
Use on Mac or AndroidBrowser color pickerMS Paint is Windows-only

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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.