# PaletteSpy

> Detect themes, pick colors, and find gradients on any website.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/palettespy](https://chrome-stats.com/d/palettespy)

## Overview

- **ID:** `palettespy`
- **Platform:** Firefox
- **Type:** Firefox add-on
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Temos
- **Category:** web-development
- **Version:** 0.2.5.1
- **Last updated:** 2026-02-14
- **First published:** 2026-02-07
- **Size:** 64 KB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-15
- **Store listing:** [Firefox Add-ons Store](https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/palettespy/)
- **Website:** [https://palettespy.netlify.app](https://palettespy.netlify.app/)

## Description

PaletteSpy is a browser extension designed for web developers and UI designers. It analyzes the current webpage to identify color schemes and CSS gradient values, allowing users to copy these properties for use in their own projects.

<strong>Key Features:</strong>
<ul><li><strong>Color Extraction:</strong> Scans the active webpage to generate a list of primary and accent colors used in the CSS.</li><li><strong>Eyedropper Tool:</strong> Allows users to select specific colors from the browser window and view their HEX/RGB values.</li><li><strong>Gradient Inspector:</strong> Identifies CSS gradients on elements (such as buttons or backgrounds) and provides the corresponding CSS code.</li></ul>
<strong>Privacy &amp; Permissions:</strong>
PaletteSpy runs locally in your browser. It requires permission to access the active tab's content solely to analyze colors and styles. No browsing history or personal data is collected or transmitted.

## Rankings

- #147,040 — Overall
- #79 — eyedropper
- #249 — ad spy

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `activeTab`
- `scripting`
- `storage`

### Host permissions

- `<all_urls>`

## Safety

- **Risk impact:** Moderate risk impact
- **Risk likelihood:** Moderate risk likelihood

### Analysis details

- Allows access to all websites, posing a significant security risk as it can monitor and modify data from any visited site.
- This extension has low user count. Unpopular extensions may not be stable or safe.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/palettespy)