Color Palette Generator – Create Harmonious Color Palettes
Pick a base color and instantly generate a 5-color palette using complementary, analogous, triadic, or monochromatic color theory rules. Copy individual hex codes or all as CSS variables.
How to Use
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Pick a base color using the color picker or type a hex code
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Select a palette type: Complementary, Analogous, Triadic, or Monochromatic
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Click any swatch to copy its hex code, or copy all colors as CSS variables
Frequently Asked Questions
What is color theory?
Color theory is a set of principles for combining colors harmoniously. It uses a color wheel to identify relationships like complementary (opposite), analogous (adjacent), and triadic (evenly spaced).
What does each palette type mean?
Complementary uses opposite colors for contrast. Analogous uses neighboring colors for harmony. Triadic uses three evenly-spaced colors. Monochromatic uses shades of one hue.
Can I use these colors in my design?
Yes. Copy the hex codes directly or use the CSS variables output to paste into any design tool or stylesheet.
How do I copy all colors at once?
Click the 'Copy all as CSS variables' button at the bottom. This copies a list of CSS custom properties (--color-1 through --color-5) to your clipboard.
Build a colour palette in seconds
A colour palette generator creates sets of colours that work well together, so you can start a design with a harmonious scheme instead of guessing hex codes. Generate a palette, lock the colours you like, and regenerate the rest.
It is the fastest way to find a starting point for a brand, website or illustration.
Where a palette gets used
- Picking brand and website colour schemes.
- Finding matching accent colours for a design.
- Sparking ideas when you are staring at a blank canvas.
- Grab a single colour with the colour picker or turn it into a CSS gradient.
Instant and free
Palettes are generated in your browser and you can copy each hex code with a click — no signup required.