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ColorUI vs ImageToBeads

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ColorUI compared with ImageToBeads
DetailColorUI logo ColorUIImageToBeads logo ImageToBeads
What it doesThe ultimate color toolkit for designers, decorators, artists, and creators. 40+ free tools, no sign-up, fast on every device. Free Perler bead pattern maker that converts photos into editable bead patterns
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Key features
  • Palette Generator
  • Color Picker with HEX, RGB, HSL, OKLCH, LAB outputs
  • Image Color Extractor
  • WCAG and APCA Contrast Checker
  • Color Blindness Simulator
  • CSS Gradient Generator
  • Design Token Export W3C DTCG
  • Color Wheel Harmonies
  • Tailwind Color Palette
  • Material You Colors
  • Upload photos and illustrations in JPEG, PNG, WebP, AVIF, and HEIC formats
  • Support for multiple bead brands including Perler, Hama, MARD, Artkal, and Nabbi
  • Crop and select specific parts of images
  • Merge rare colors and clean isolated cells
  • Local draft auto-save with one recoverable draft per device
  • Export complete PNG with grid, color legend, and bead quantities
  • Optional color codes in exported patterns
  • Manual editing tools and undo functionality
  • No account required for core functionality
  • Mobile-friendly workspace
What makes it different
  • No sign-ups, no paywalls, runs entirely in browser
  • Perceptually uniform color math with OKLCH and LAB
  • Accessibility-first design with inline contrast and CVD simulation
  • Export to multiple formats: CSS, Tailwind, SCSS, W3C tokens, Android, iOS
  • Wide-gamut Display P3 and CSS Color Level 4 support
  • Maps images to actual bead palettes rather than just reducing resolution
  • Automatic bead counting and material quantification
  • Uses real bead color references from manufacturers
  • All image processing happens locally in the browser with no upload
  • Practical pattern creation with editing tools for buildability
Community votes00
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)1 no change since last check8 +1 (up) since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)810
Citation Flow (Majestic)722
Referring domains (Majestic)918

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