Why Use This Tool
Choosing colors that work well together is hard. A palette generator applies color theory automatically, creating professional-looking color schemes for websites, apps, and designs.
Color Palette Generator
Free online color palette generator. Create beautiful color palettes with complementary, analogous, triadic, and monochrome harmonies. — runs 100% in your browser, client-side only. No data is sent to any server. Free to use, no account required.
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How to Use the Color Palette Generator
- Pick a base color or click Random.
- Choose a color harmony (monochrome, analogous, triadic, etc.).
- Set the number of colors.
- Click Generate. Click any swatch to copy its hex value.
What is Color Palette Generator?
A color palette generator creates harmonious color schemes from a base color using color theory rules: complementary, analogous, triadic, split-complementary, and more. It outputs colors in HEX, RGB, and HSL formats.
When to Use It
Use a color palette generator when starting a new design project, creating brand color schemes, ensuring accessible color contrast, or finding colors that complement an existing brand color.
Common Uses
- Creating website color schemes
- Brand identity design
- Finding complementary colors for UI
Frequently Asked Questions
What's a complementary color scheme?
Complementary colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel (e.g., blue and orange). They create high contrast and visual impact but can be jarring if overused.
What's an analogous color scheme?
Analogous colors sit next to each other on the color wheel. They create harmonious, cohesive designs but may lack contrast. Good for calm, unified aesthetics.
How do I ensure accessibility?
Check contrast ratios between foreground and background colors. WCAG requires 4.5:1 for normal text, 3:1 for large text. Use the generated palette with a contrast checker.