How to Search for Images by Color

How to Search for Images by Color

Finding images that match your color scheme can be time-consuming, so we've compiled a list of our favorite image search tools that allow filtering by color for more refined results.

Multicolr Search

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TinEye Lab's Multicolr Search Engine remains the top choice. You can search Flickr's vast collection by selecting up to 5 different colors, and further narrow the results using text tags.

Google Image Search

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Google Image Search has a powerful yet often overlooked feature—filtering by color. In the navigation bar, click on 'Search Tools' and use the color dropdown to refine your search.

Designspiration

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Designspiration is a go-to resource for art, web, and graphic inspiration. Its color search feature allows you to query the image base with up to 5 colors. It's simply awesome.

Shutterstock Spectrum

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Shutterstock Spectrum allows you to search Shutterstock's enormous image library using a color filter. Even if you're not planning to buy images, it's worth trying for beautiful results.