Color Palette Generator

Create a coordinated color palette from a base color or a random starting point. Switch among six harmony rules, copy individual colors, and export the complete palette as HEX values, CSS variables, or JSON.

Features

Six color harmony typesInteractive color pickerRandom color generationMultiple export formatsSave favorite palettesColor theory guidance

Color Palette Generator

Generate Palette

Base Color

Color Scheme

Colors opposite on the color wheel

Complementary Palette

#d5e1f5

Color 1

#9dc0fa

Color 2

#3b82f6

Color 3

#fad79d

Color 4

#7b571d

Color 5

Palette Preview

Export Options

CSS Variables

:root {
  --color-1: #d5e1f5;
  --color-2: #9dc0fa;
  --color-3: #3b82f6;
  --color-4: #fad79d;
  --color-5: #7b571d;
}

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  primary: {
    100: '#d5e1f5',
    200: '#9dc0fa',
    300: '#3b82f6',
    400: '#fad79d',
    500: '#7b571d',
  }
}

SCSS Variables

$color-1: #d5e1f5;
$color-2: #9dc0fa;
$color-3: #3b82f6;
$color-4: #fad79d;
$color-5: #7b571d;

Color Scheme Guide

Harmony Types

Monochromatic: Safe and harmonious, great for minimalist designs

Complementary: High contrast and vibrant, use sparingly

Triadic: Balanced and vibrant while maintaining harmony

Usage Tips

60-30-10 Rule: 60% dominant, 30% secondary, 10% accent

Accessibility: Ensure sufficient contrast for text

Context: Consider your brand and target audience

How to use the Color Palette Generator

1Choose a base color or generate one randomly.
2Select a color harmony rule.
3Review and copy individual colors from the generated palette.
4Copy the complete HEX, CSS, or JSON representation for your project.

Common uses

Explore brand and interface color directions.
Build coordinated colors for charts or illustrations.
Create CSS variables from a visual palette.

Available harmony rules

The generator supports monochromatic, complementary, triadic, tetradic, analogous, and split-complementary relationships. These are starting points, and final colors should still be checked for readability and brand fit.

Frequently asked questions

Can I save palettes between visits?

The current Save action keeps palettes only in the active page session. It does not persist them across reloads.

Which export formats are available?

You can copy individual colors or export the palette as HEX values, CSS variables, or JSON.

Does every palette meet accessibility requirements?

No. Check the actual text and background combinations for sufficient contrast before use.

Color Palette Generator

Features