ColorZilla for Atlas Browser

What is ColorZilla?

ColorZilla is the most advanced color picker and gradient generator extension for Atlas Browser, trusted by over 3 million web developers, designers, and digital creators worldwide. With a 4.8/5 rating and 15+ years of continuous development, it's the industry standard for extracting colors from websites, creating CSS gradients, and managing color palettes directly within your browser.

The extension combines five powerful tools in one interface: an eyedropper for picking colors from any webpage element, a color history tracker that remembers your last 50 selections, a palette browser for saving and organizing color schemes, the Ultimate CSS Gradient Generator for creating complex linear and radial gradients, and a webpage color analyzer that detects all colors used on any site. Unlike basic color pickers, ColorZilla provides pixel-perfect accuracy, instant clipboard copying, and one-click color format conversion between HEX, RGB, HSL, and CSS values.

What makes ColorZilla indispensable for developers is its gradient generator - widely considered the best free CSS gradient tool available. Create unlimited color stops, preview gradients in real-time, and generate production-ready CSS with cross-browser prefixes (-webkit-, -moz-, -o-) and IE6-9 fallback filters automatically included. The tool even analyzes existing gradients on live websites, letting you reverse-engineer any gradient effect you see and adapt it for your own projects.

ColorZilla integrates seamlessly with design workflows. Copy colors from Dribbble inspiration, extract brand colors from competitor websites, analyze color accessibility ratios, and build consistent design systems - all without leaving Atlas Browser. The extension works on all websites including localhost development servers, supports keyboard shortcuts for rapid color picking, and maintains a persistent color history across browser sessions so you never lose important color values.

Key Features

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Advanced Eyedropper Tool

Pixel-perfect color picking from any webpage element - images, backgrounds, text, borders, SVGs, and Canvas. Click any pixel to instantly copy the HEX code to your clipboard. Supports keyboard shortcuts (C for copy, Esc to cancel) and displays live color preview with RGB/HSL values as you hover.

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Ultimate CSS Gradient Generator

Create complex linear and radial CSS gradients with unlimited color stops, angle control, and real-time preview. Generates production-ready code with vendor prefixes (-webkit-, -moz-, -o-) and IE6-9 filters. Analyze existing gradients on any webpage and export them as reusable CSS snippets.

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Color History & Palette Browser

Automatic history of your last 50 color picks, organized chronologically with one-click copying. Create and save unlimited color palettes, name schemes, and export them as CSS variables or Sass/LESS files. Sync palettes across devices using browser sync (Chrome Sync compatible).

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Webpage Color Analyzer

Extract all colors used on any webpage with one click - background colors, text colors, border colors, and more. View colors organized by frequency, filter by type (background/text/border), and export complete color schemes as JSON or CSS. Perfect for competitive analysis and design system audits.

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Keyboard Shortcuts & Formats

Lightning-fast color picking with customizable keyboard shortcuts. Copy colors in multiple formats: HEX (#RRGGBB), RGB (rgb(r,g,b)), HSL (hsl(h,s%,l%)), or CSS named colors. Press 'C' to copy, Shift+C for RGB, Ctrl+C for HSL - all customizable in settings for your preferred workflow.

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Color Picker & Mixer

Built-in color picker with hue/saturation/lightness sliders for fine-tuning colors. Mix colors together to create harmonious palettes, adjust opacity/transparency, and preview colors against different backgrounds. Includes color blindness simulation to test accessibility (protanopia, deuteranopia, tritanopia).

How to Install ColorZilla in Atlas Browser

1

Visit Chrome Web Store

Navigate to the ColorZilla page in Chrome Web Store (Atlas Browser is fully compatible with Chrome extensions).
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Click "Add to Chrome"

Click the blue "Add to Chrome" button in the top-right corner. A confirmation dialog will appear asking for permission to access webpage data (required for color picking).
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Confirm Installation

Click "Add extension" to confirm. ColorZilla installs in 2-3 seconds and adds its icon (a small eyedropper) to Atlas Browser's toolbar.
4

Pin to Toolbar (Recommended)

Click the puzzle icon in Atlas Browser's toolbar, find ColorZilla, and click the pin icon. This ensures the eyedropper icon is always visible for quick color picking access.
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Start Picking Colors

Visit any webpage, click the ColorZilla icon, select "Pick Color from Page," and click any element. The HEX code is instantly copied to your clipboard. Press 'C' to copy in different formats or explore the gradient generator and palette tools from the extension menu.

Who Should Use ColorZilla?

💻 Web Developers

Extract exact colors from design mockups, analyze competitor site color schemes, and generate production-ready CSS gradients with vendor prefixes. Perfect for implementing pixel-perfect designs and debugging CSS color issues on localhost or live sites.

🎨 UI/UX Designers

Build color palettes from design inspiration sites (Dribbble, Behance), test color accessibility ratios, and create consistent design systems. Copy brand colors from client websites directly into Figma, Sketch, or Adobe XD with one click.

📊 Digital Marketers

Analyze competitor brand colors for marketing campaigns, extract logo colors for social media graphics, and ensure brand consistency across web properties. Quickly grab hex codes for email templates, landing pages, and ad creatives.

🖼️ Content Creators

Create matching color schemes for thumbnails, graphics, and videos based on trending content. Extract colors from reference images, build cohesive palettes for branding, and generate gradient backgrounds for YouTube thumbnails or Instagram posts.

🏢 Brand Managers

Audit brand color usage across websites, ensure partners use correct brand colors, and create brand guideline documentation with exact color codes. Analyze how competitors use color in their branding and positioning.

📚 Students & Educators

Learn CSS gradient syntax, understand color theory in practice, and analyze professional website color schemes for academic projects. Perfect for web design courses, digital art classes, and computer science programs teaching front-end development.

ColorZilla vs. Other Color Picker Extensions

Feature	ColorZilla	Eye Dropper	ColorPick Eyedropper
Eyedropper Accuracy	✅ Pixel-perfect	✅ High accuracy	⚠️ Basic
CSS Gradient Generator	✅ Full-featured (Ultimate)	❌ Not included	❌ Not included
Color History	✅ 50+ colors saved	⚠️ Limited (10 colors)	⚠️ Session only
Palette Browser	✅ Unlimited palettes	❌ Not included	❌ Not included
Webpage Color Analyzer	✅ Full site analysis	❌ Not included	⚠️ Basic extraction
Color Formats	✅ HEX/RGB/HSL/CSS	⚠️ HEX/RGB only	⚠️ HEX only
Price	💰 100% Free	💰 100% Free	💰 100% Free

ColorZilla is the most comprehensive color tool available, combining eyedropper, gradient generator, palette management, and color analysis in one extension. Eye Dropper is simpler but lacks gradient and palette features. ColorPick Eyedropper is lightweight but offers minimal functionality. For professional development and design work, ColorZilla's feature set justifies its industry-leading status.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I use ColorZilla's eyedropper tool?

Click the ColorZilla icon in your toolbar, select 'Pick Color from Page', then click any pixel on the webpage. The color is instantly copied to your clipboard in HEX format (#RRGGBB). Press 'C' to copy, or use keyboard shortcuts: Ctrl/Cmd+C for HEX, Shift+C for RGB. The eyedropper works on images, backgrounds, text, and any visible element including Canvas and SVG graphics.

Can ColorZilla generate CSS gradients?

Yes, ColorZilla includes the Ultimate CSS Gradient Generator. Click the ColorZilla icon → 'Gradient Generator' to create linear or radial gradients with unlimited color stops. The tool generates cross-browser CSS code (including -webkit-, -moz-, -o- prefixes) and provides IE6-9 fallback filters. You can also analyze existing gradients on any webpage by using the 'Analyze Gradient' feature, which reverse-engineers the gradient and provides editable CSS code.

Does ColorZilla work with design tools like Figma or Photoshop?

ColorZilla complements design tools perfectly. Copy colors from web inspiration directly to Figma/Sketch/XD by pasting HEX codes. The Palette Browser saves color schemes from live websites, which you can import into Adobe CC or other tools. ColorZilla's color history syncs across tabs, making it ideal for building consistent design systems when working between browser and design software. Export palettes as CSS variables or Sass files for integration with design systems.

Is ColorZilla free or does it require a subscription?

ColorZilla is 100% free with no premium tiers, subscriptions, or in-app purchases. All features - eyedropper, gradient generator, palette browser, color history, and CSS analyzer - are included at no cost. The extension is ad-supported with small, non-intrusive promotions for the developer's other tools, but core functionality is never restricted. ColorZilla has been free since its creation in 2006 and remains commitment to open access.