Color Palette Generator
Create stunning color schemes using color theory principles. Generate harmonious palettes for web design, branding, and creative projects. Free to use, no registration required.
Color Palette Generator
⨠Ready to Create Amazing Palettes
Select a color harmony type, pick your base color, and generate professional color schemes using advanced color theory!
đĄ Pro Tips for Better Color Palettes
đ¯ Color Theory Basics
- âĸ Use 60-30-10 rule: dominant, secondary, accent colors
- âĸ Test palettes in different lighting conditions
- âĸ Consider cultural color associations for your audience
âžī¸ Accessibility Best Practices
- âĸ Aim for 4.5:1 contrast ratio for normal text (AA)
- âĸ Use 7:1 ratio for maximum accessibility (AAA)
- âĸ Don't rely solely on color to convey information
How to Create Perfect Color Palettes
Choose Your Base Color
Start by selecting a primary color that represents your brand, mood, or design concept. This will be the foundation of your color scheme.
Select Color Harmony
Pick from monochromatic, complementary, triadic, analogous, or split complementary schemes based on your design needs and aesthetic goals.
Refine Your Palette
Adjust individual colors, experiment with different harmonies, and fine-tune saturation and brightness to match your vision.
Export & Apply
Copy color codes in HEX, RGB, or HSL formats, export your palette, and implement the colors in your design projects.
Perfect for Every Design and Development Project
Web & App Development
Create accessible color schemes for websites, mobile apps, and user interfaces. Export directly to CSS, SCSS, or JSON for seamless integration into your development workflow.
Brand & Marketing Design
Develop cohesive brand color palettes for logos, marketing materials, and corporate identity. Ensure brand consistency across all touchpoints with professional color harmony.
Design Systems & Tools
Build design systems with scientifically-based color palettes. Export to Adobe Creative Suite, Sketch, Figma, and other professional design tools for team collaboration.
Understanding Color Harmony Types
đ¯ Monochromatic
Uses different shades, tints, and tones of a single color. Creates a cohesive, calming effect perfect for minimalist designs.
⥠Complementary
Pairs colors directly opposite on the color wheel. Creates high contrast and vibrant, eye-catching combinations.
đē Triadic
Uses three colors evenly spaced around the color wheel. Offers vibrant contrast while maintaining harmony.
đ Analogous
Combines colors that are adjacent on the color wheel. Creates serene, comfortable designs with natural flow.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does the color palette generator work?
Our color palette generator uses color theory principles to create harmonious color schemes. Simply choose a base color and select from monochromatic, complementary, triadic, analogous, or other color harmony rules to generate beautiful palettes.
What color formats are supported?
The generator supports all major color formats including HEX (#RRGGBB), RGB (red, green, blue), HSL (hue, saturation, lightness), and HSV values. You can copy colors in any format for use in your projects.
Can I use these color palettes commercially?
Yes, all color palettes generated are free to use for any purpose including commercial projects. There are no licensing restrictions on the color combinations created by our tool.
What's the difference between color harmony types?
Each harmony type creates different relationships: Monochromatic uses shades of one color, Complementary uses opposite colors on the color wheel, Triadic uses three evenly spaced colors, Analogous uses adjacent colors, and Split Complementary combines a base color with two colors adjacent to its complement.
Color Design Pro Tips
đ¨ Design Fundamentals
- âĸ Use the 60-30-10 rule: 60% dominant, 30% secondary, 10% accent
- âĸ Consider color psychology and emotional impact
- âĸ Test colors in different lighting conditions
- âĸ Ensure sufficient contrast for accessibility (WCAG guidelines)
⥠Professional Tips
- âĸ Start with neutral colors and add accent colors gradually
- âĸ Consider your target audience and cultural color meanings
- âĸ Save successful palettes for future reference
- âĸ Use complementary colors sparingly for maximum impact