--- title: "Color Sorting For WordPress Galleries" id: "193676" type: "page" slug: "dominant-color-sorting" published_at: "2026-06-01T15:19:45+00:00" modified_at: "2026-06-25T15:07:13+00:00" url: "https://fooplugins.com/foogallery-wordpress-gallery-plugin/dominant-color-sorting/" markdown_url: "https://fooplugins.com/foogallery-wordpress-gallery-plugin/dominant-color-sorting.md" excerpt: "Use FooGallery color sorting to extract dominant colors, sort images by color, and create color-aware WordPress galleries visitors can browse visually." --- ![FooGallery WordPress Gallery Plugin](data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20272%2030'%3E%3C/svg%3E) # Color Sorting For WordPress Galleries Use FooGallery color sorting when a visual collection needs to be browsed by dominant color rather than only by title, date, or manual order. Extract dominant colors from gallery images. Sort images by dominant color. Use color-aware presentation for visual browsing. ![FooGallery PRO Starter includes a gallery colors feature](data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%201000%20809'%3E%3C/svg%3E) [Compare PRO Plans](/foogallery-wordpress-gallery-plugin/compare-plans/) [View Demo](#demo) PRO Starter required plan 100K active installs 4.8 / 5 rating 30-day guarantee Live demo ## Color Sorting & Tinting For WordPress Galleries Use the demo below to see how Color Sorting & Color Tinting behaves in a real FooGallery layout. [https://fooplugins.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/foogallery-demo-image-color-f05d59.webp](https://fooplugins.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/foogallery-demo-image-color-f05d59.webp) Deep Red Glow [https://fooplugins.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/foogallery-demo-image-color-fc886c.webp](https://fooplugins.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/foogallery-demo-image-color-fc886c.webp) Smoky Bright Red Flow [https://fooplugins.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/foogallery-demo-image-color-fc6e3c.webp](https://fooplugins.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/foogallery-demo-image-color-fc6e3c.webp) Golden Orange Wash [https://fooplugins.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/foogallery-demo-image-color-dff411.webp](https://fooplugins.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/foogallery-demo-image-color-dff411.webp) Yellow Ripple Pattern [https://fooplugins.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/foogallery-demo-image-color-c1ec32.webp](https://fooplugins.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/foogallery-demo-image-color-c1ec32.webp) Soft Lime Green Field [https://fooplugins.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/foogallery-demo-image-color-89ee22.webp](https://fooplugins.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/foogallery-demo-image-color-89ee22.webp) Lime Green Fluid Texture [https://fooplugins.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/foogallery-demo-image-color-0c640b.webp](https://fooplugins.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/foogallery-demo-image-color-0c640b.webp) Electric Dark Green Energy [https://fooplugins.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/foogallery-demo-image-color-2fdd95.webp](https://fooplugins.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/foogallery-demo-image-color-2fdd95.webp) Teal Mosaic Texture [https://fooplugins.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/foogallery-demo-image-color-3fe8d5.webp](https://fooplugins.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/foogallery-demo-image-color-3fe8d5.webp) Dark Teal Shapes [https://fooplugins.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/foogallery-demo-image-color-34c9e5.webp](https://fooplugins.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/foogallery-demo-image-color-34c9e5.webp) Bright Cyan Gradient [https://fooplugins.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/foogallery-demo-image-color-3ca2b4.webp](https://fooplugins.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/foogallery-demo-image-color-3ca2b4.webp) Cyan Spiral Flow [https://fooplugins.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/foogallery-demo-image-color-0a9dee.webp](https://fooplugins.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/foogallery-demo-image-color-0a9dee.webp) Electric Sky Blue Abstract [https://fooplugins.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/foogallery-demo-image-color-2297eb.webp](https://fooplugins.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/foogallery-demo-image-color-2297eb.webp) Sky Blue Cloud Flow [https://fooplugins.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/foogallery-demo-image-color-100f5a.webp](https://fooplugins.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/foogallery-demo-image-color-100f5a.webp) Electric Dark Blue Lines [https://fooplugins.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/foogallery-demo-image-color-632dde.webp](https://fooplugins.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/foogallery-demo-image-color-632dde.webp) Indigo Faceted Mosaic [https://fooplugins.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/foogallery-demo-image-color-2c0b54.webp](https://fooplugins.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/foogallery-demo-image-color-2c0b54.webp) Dark Violet Organic Shape [https://fooplugins.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/foogallery-demo-image-color-55186f.webp](https://fooplugins.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/foogallery-demo-image-color-55186f.webp) Deep Violet Gradient [https://fooplugins.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/foogallery-demo-image-color-dc27ef.webp](https://fooplugins.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/foogallery-demo-image-color-dc27ef.webp) Smoky Purple Texture [https://fooplugins.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/foogallery-demo-image-color-b542c2.webp](https://fooplugins.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/foogallery-demo-image-color-b542c2.webp) Purple Marble Flow [https://fooplugins.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/foogallery-demo-image-color-e32b5f.webp](https://fooplugins.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/foogallery-demo-image-color-e32b5f.webp) Warm Magenta Gradient Each image is sorted by the dominant color. That color is also used to tint the thumbnail borders and lightbox background. Click on a thumb to open the lightbox to see the tinted background. Who this is for? ## For galleries where color is how visitors choose. Use dominant color sorting when people browse by palette, mood, product shade, or visual style instead of filenames or dates. - **Creative portfolios**Group artwork, photography, and design reference by dominant color so visitors can follow a visual theme without manual curation. - **Product and style catalogs**Help shoppers or clients scan color-heavy sets such as swatches, finishes, fabrics, interiors, or product variants. - **Inspiration libraries**Turn large image collections into palette-led browsing experiences for mood boards, brand research, and creative planning. Availability ## Check the FooGallery plan for this feature. Check the minimum FooGallery plan, course, or add-on before choosing your next step. Not included ### Free This feature is not included in FooGallery Free. Minimum plan ### PRO Starter PRO Starter includes this feature. Also included ### PRO Expert PRO Expert includes all PRO Starter features. Also included ### PRO Commerce PRO Commerce includes all PRO Expert features. ### Ready for the next step? Read through the relevant documentation or head over to our pricing to get started [Compare PRO Plans](/foogallery-wordpress-gallery-plugin/compare-plans/) [Read Docs](/documentation/foogallery/pro-starter/dominant-color-sorting/) Related features ## Compare related FooGallery Features Checkout related FooGallery features to see what else is available. [/foogallery-wordpress-gallery-plugin/custom-captions/](/foogallery-wordpress-gallery-plugin/custom-captions/) ### [Custom Captions](/foogallery-wordpress-gallery-plugin/custom-captions/) Are you looking for a quick way to add custom captions? FooGallery PRO Expert allows you to add custom captions to images inside your WordPress galleries. [/foogallery-wordpress-gallery-plugin/dynamic-gallery/](/foogallery-wordpress-gallery-plugin/dynamic-gallery/) ### [Dynamic Gallery](/foogallery-wordpress-gallery-plugin/dynamic-gallery/) Dynamic galleries load gallery content from another source instead of requiring every image to be selected manually. [/foogallery-wordpress-gallery-plugin/exif-data/](/foogallery-wordpress-gallery-plugin/exif-data/) ### [EXIF Metadata](/foogallery-wordpress-gallery-plugin/exif-data/) With FooGallery PRO Expert, you can include EXIF data with your gallery images. This exif data tells you about technical aspects of the image and how it was taken. FAQs ## Frequently Asked Questions Answers to common questions about Color Sorting. ### What is color sorting for WordPress galleries?+ FooGallery’s color sorting feature extracts dominant colors from gallery images and sorts according to this. You can use this to create a striking gallery, or when a visual collection needs to be browsed by dominant color rather than only by title, date, or manual order. ### Is FooGallery color sorting free or PRO?+ This feature is included in FooGallery PRO Starter. You can [compare plans](https://fooplugins.com/foogallery-wordpress-gallery-plugin/compare-plans/) before choosing a license to find the best fit for your needs. ### What else can I do with the color feature in FooGallery? + Once you’ve extracted the dominant color from your images, you can use this to sort your gallery, add the dominant color as a border (either opaque or tinted) and add a background color to the lightbox when viewing images. You can find out more about this in our [color sorting document](https://fooplugins.com/documentation/foogallery/pro-starter/dominant-color-sorting/) . Ready when you are ## Ready to upgrade your WordPress Galleries? [Compare PRO Plans](/foogallery-wordpress-gallery-plugin/compare-plans/) [Read Docs](/documentation/foogallery/pro-starter/dominant-color-sorting/) [More Demos](/foogallery-wordpress-gallery-plugin/demos/)