Color Palette Generator
Generate beautiful color palettes instantly. Create harmonious color schemes for your design projects. Free color palette generator with export options.
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What is Color Palette Generator?
A color palette generator creates harmonious color schemes based on color theory principles. Starting from a base color, it generates complementary, analogous, triadic, and other color relationships to help designers create cohesive visual designs.
Key Benefits
- Color theory-based palettes
- Multiple harmony types
- Export as CSS variables
- Instant color preview
Common Use Cases
- •Web design
- •Brand identity
- •UI/UX design
- •Graphic design projects
How to Generate a Color Palette
- Choose a base color: Pick your primary color using the color picker or enter a HEX code.
- Select a scheme: Choose a color harmony type: complementary, analogous, triadic, etc.
- Adjust and refine: Fine-tune individual colors by adjusting saturation and lightness.
- Export the palette: Copy colors as CSS variables, HEX codes, or download as an image.
Key Features
- Generate harmonious color palettes
- Multiple harmony rules (complementary, triadic, etc.)
- Lock and randomize individual colors
- Export as CSS variables or array
- Save favorite palettes
- Accessibility contrast preview
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I create a color palette?
Start with a base color, then the tool generates harmonious colors using color theory: complementary, analogous, triadic, or split-complementary schemes. You can also extract palettes from images.
What color formats are supported?
Export colors in HEX, RGB, RGBA, HSL, HSLA, and CSS variables format. Perfect for web design, graphic design, and development projects.
How many colors should a palette have?
Most design systems use 5-7 colors: 1-2 primary, 1-2 secondary, and 2-3 neutral colors. Include variations for hover states, backgrounds, and text.
Can I save and share palettes?
Yes, copy the palette as CSS variables, JSON, or share via URL. Export as an image swatch for design documentation.