Color Picker (Eyedropper)
Sample exact colors from your canvas to use as your foreground or background color instantly.
Colors
Shortcut: IBeginner3 min readQuick Reference
Color Picker (Eyedropper)
AsepriteKeyboard Shortcut
Ikey
Toolbar Location
Aseprite toolbar
Best Used For
- ▸Refer to the tutorial content for specific use cases
- ▸Practice with sample projects to build experience
- ▸Combine with other tools for advanced workflows
Beginner-Friendly⏱ 15–30 minutes to master
Key Settings
Sample:Right-click:Temporary:Alt
The Color Picker (Eyedropper) samples colors from your canvas. Click on any pixel to set it as your foreground color — essential for matching colors in your palette.
Where to Find It
Press I or select the eyedropper icon. You can also hold Alt temporarily while using any drawing tool.
How to Use
- Sample: Click on any pixel to set it as the foreground color.
- Right-click: Set the sampled color as the secondary color.
- Temporary: Hold Alt while drawing to quickly sample colors.
Pro Tips
- Keep the Color palette panel open to manage your color palette.
- Use the Eyedropper constantly while drawing to maintain color consistency.