ColorZilla vs ColorPick Eyedropper
Pick ColorZilla if you want one extension for every color job: picking, gradients, palettes and checking which page element uses which color. Pick ColorPick Eyedropper if you only need to land on the exact pixel and read its hex and RGB values, with nothing else in the way. The right choice depends on how much toolkit you want.
ColorZilla vs ColorPick Eyedropper at a glance
| Feature | ColorZilla | ColorPick Eyedropper |
|---|---|---|
| Main job | All-in-one color toolkit | Precise single-pixel eyedropper |
| Eyedropper | Yes | Yes |
| Zoomed preview | Not stated | Yes, zoomed and drag-able |
| Gradient generator | Yes | No |
| Built-in palettes | 7 | No |
| Page color analysis | Webpage Color Analyzer, to inspect the colors of page elements | No |
| Color formats | Copied to the clipboard as CSS RGB, Hex and other formats | HEX or RGB, with optional auto-copy |
| Color history | Not stated | A history panel shows your latest picks |
| Keyboard shortcuts | Yes, for sampling | Not stated |
| Other browsers | Chrome and Firefox | Chrome, Firefox and Edge, per the project |
| Data | Developer states it collects no data or browsing activity | The store privacy section says the developer has disclosed it will not collect or use your data |
| Account needed | No sign-up step is mentioned on its official pages | No, the developer says it always works without registration |
| Open source | Not that we found | Yes, the source is on GitHub |
| Price | Not stated | The developer's page describes it as free |
| Best for | Developers and designers who want every color tool in one place | Pixel-precise sampling |
Which is better, ColorZilla or ColorPick Eyedropper?
ColorZilla is better if you need more than an eyedropper. It adds a gradient generator, seven palettes and a Webpage Color Analyzer for inspecting the colors of page elements. ColorPick Eyedropper is better if you only pick colors and want a zoomed, draggable magnifier to hit the exact pixel. Check each listing for current terms, and pick by scope.
For most developers, ColorZilla covers more ground. For quick checks while designing, the lighter tool feels less busy.
Is ColorZilla safe?
We can't promise any extension is safe. ColorZilla's developer states it does not collect any of your data or browsing activity. It is also available for Firefox. We found no public source code. Check the permissions on its Chrome Web Store listing before you install.
Our full check: Is ColorZilla safe?
Is ColorPick Eyedropper safe?
We can't promise any extension is safe. ColorPick Eyedropper is open source, with its code on GitHub, and its developer says it always works without registration. The store's privacy section says the developer has disclosed that it will not collect or use your data. It needs permission on all websites, so check the install prompt before you install.
Which is more accurate for picking one pixel?
ColorPick Eyedropper. Its zoomed, drag-able preview magnifies the area under your cursor, so you can land on the exact pixel instead of guessing. One click then shows that pixel's hex code and RGB numbers. ColorZilla has an eyedropper and keyboard shortcuts for sampling, but a zoomed preview is not stated on our page.
Which one copies colors to the clipboard automatically?
Both can. ColorZilla copies any color you sample or generate to your clipboard, in CSS RGB, Hex or other common formats, which saves a step when you are writing CSS. ColorPick Eyedropper has an optional auto-copy setting that copies the color as you pick it, as HEX or RGB, and a history panel of your latest picks.
What if I need a whole palette instead?
Neither tool is built for that. Site Palette extracts a full color palette from any website and exports it to Figma, Sketch, Adobe Swatch or SVG. If you want HEX, RGB, HSL and HSV output and custom palettes, try Eye Dropper. All four color pickers are compared on our color picker tools page.
- Site Palette: Pulls a color palette from a whole web page, then exports it to Figma, Sketch, Adobe Swatch or SVG. Has a trial and paid plans.
- Eye Dropper: A plain color picker for Chrome. Click a color on a page and copy it as HEX, RGB, HSL or HSV.
Good to know
ColorPick Eyedropper picks from a snapshot of the page that refreshes only when you scroll, so refresh it before you pick on a page that changes. ColorZilla does a lot, which is great for developers but can feel busy if you only want a hex code now and then.
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