Color Palette Generator

Generate beautiful color palettes using color theory principles. Perfect for designers, developers, and artists.

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Complementary
Triadic
Tetradic
Compound
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How to Use the Color Palette Generator

Getting Started
  1. Choose your base color using the color picker or enter a HEX code
  2. Select a harmony type (monochromatic, analogous, complementary, etc.)
  3. Adjust settings in the advanced options panel
  4. Generate your palette and click on colors to copy them
  5. Save or export your palette in various formats
Pro Tips
  • Use the accessibility checker to ensure WCAG compliance
  • Test your palette with color blindness simulation
  • Try different brightness and saturation levels
  • Save multiple versions for A/B testing
  • Export to CSS for easy web development integration

Understanding Color Harmony Types

Monochromatic

Uses variations of a single color with different shades, tints, and tones. Creates a cohesive, harmonious look that's easy on the eyes. Perfect for minimalist designs and professional layouts.

Best for: Professional websites, elegant branding, minimalist designs
Analogous

Combines colors that are adjacent on the color wheel. Creates serene and comfortable designs. Often found in nature, making them pleasing to the human eye.

Best for: Nature themes, calming interfaces, seasonal designs
Complementary

Uses colors opposite each other on the color wheel. Creates high contrast and vibrant designs. Great for making elements stand out and creating visual impact.

Best for: Call-to-action buttons, sports branding, dynamic layouts
Triadic

Uses three colors evenly spaced around the color wheel. Offers strong visual contrast while maintaining color harmony. Creates vibrant yet balanced palettes.

Best for: Playful designs, creative projects, children's websites
Tetradic

Uses four colors arranged into two complementary pairs. Offers plenty of possibilities for variation. Works best when one color is dominant.

Best for: Complex layouts, rich designs, e-commerce sites
Compound

Combines complementary colors with their analogous colors. Creates sophisticated and complex color relationships. Offers rich, nuanced palettes.

Best for: Luxury branding, artistic projects, sophisticated designs

Perfect Use Cases for Color Palettes

Web Development

Create consistent color schemes for websites, CSS variables, and responsive designs.

Graphic Design

Design logos, posters, brochures, and marketing materials with harmonious color combinations.

UI/UX Design

Design user interfaces with accessibility-compliant color schemes and proper contrast ratios.

Brand Identity

Develop brand colors, style guides, and consistent visual identity across all platforms.

Why Use Our Color Palette Generator?

Scientific Color Theory Based on proven color harmony principles
WCAG Compliant Ensures accessibility standards are met
Multiple Export Formats CSS, JSON, SCSS, and ASE support
Color Blindness Testing Simulate different types of color blindness
Save & Organize Keep your favorite palettes organized
100% Free No registration or payment required

Advanced Features

  • Real-time Preview: See color changes instantly
  • Contrast Checker: WCAG AA and AAA compliance testing
  • Quick Presets: Random, pastel, vibrant, and nature themes
  • Customizable Settings: Adjust brightness and saturation
  • Developer Friendly: Export ready-to-use CSS code
  • Mobile Responsive: Works perfectly on all devices

Frequently Asked Questions

A color palette generator is a tool that creates harmonious color combinations based on color theory principles. It's essential for designers, developers, and anyone creating visual content because it ensures your colors work well together, are accessible to users with color blindness, and follow proven design principles. Our generator eliminates guesswork and helps you create professional-looking color schemes instantly.

Monochromatic: For professional, minimalist designs. Analogous: For natural, calming designs. Complementary: For high contrast and attention-grabbing elements. Triadic: For vibrant, balanced designs. Tetradic: For complex, rich layouts. Compound: For sophisticated, nuanced designs. Consider your brand personality, target audience, and the emotions you want to evoke.

WCAG (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines) ratings ensure your colors are accessible to users with visual impairments. AA compliance requires a contrast ratio of at least 4.5:1 for normal text and 3:1 for large text - this is the minimum standard for most websites. AAA compliance requires 7:1 for normal text and 4.5:1 for large text - this is the enhanced standard for better accessibility.

CSS Export: Copy and paste CSS custom properties directly into your stylesheets. JSON Export: Import into design tools or use programmatically in applications. SCSS Export: Use variables in Sass/SCSS preprocessor workflows. ASE Export: Import into Adobe Creative Suite applications like Photoshop and Illustrator. Each format is optimized for different workflows and tools.

Approximately 8% of men and 0.5% of women have some form of color blindness. Testing ensures your design is accessible to all users. Protanopia (red blindness), Deuteranopia (green blindness), and Tritanopia (blue blindness) affect how colors are perceived. Our simulation shows how your palette appears to users with these conditions, helping you make informed design decisions.

Yes! Your saved palettes are stored locally in your browser's storage. This means you can access them anytime on the same device and browser. The palettes include all color information and harmony settings. You can organize multiple palettes, name them for easy identification, and quickly load them for future projects. Note that clearing your browser data will remove saved palettes.

Color Palette Best Practices

Do's

  • Test your palette with color blindness simulation
  • Ensure WCAG AA compliance for accessibility
  • Use 60-30-10 rule (60% dominant, 30% secondary, 10% accent)
  • Consider your brand personality and target audience
  • Test on different devices and screen types
  • Save multiple variations for A/B testing
  • Use neutral colors to balance vibrant ones

Don'ts

  • Don't use too many colors (limit to 5-6 max)
  • Don't ignore contrast ratios for text readability
  • Don't rely solely on color to convey information
  • Don't use highly saturated colors for large areas
  • Don't mix warm and cool colors without purpose
  • Don't forget about cultural color associations
  • Don't use color combinations that cause eye strain

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