Color Palette Generator
Generate beautiful color palettes — complementary, analogous, triadic & more. Copy HEX and RGB codes instantly.
✓ Free · No signup · Browser-only · Instant results
Base Color
Harmony Type
Your Palette
Click swatch to copy • 🔒 to lock
Trust & method
How colors are sampled (technical)
The image is drawn to a canvas so we can read pixel values for the palette. Processing stays in your browser.
Why use this tool
Fast, Free & Powerful Color Palette Generator
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5 Harmony Modes
Complementary, analogous, triadic, split-complementary & monochromatic harmonies.
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Random Palette
Instant random color generation for when you need fresh inspiration fast.
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Copy HEX / RGB
Click any swatch to instantly copy its HEX or RGB code to your clipboard.
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Lock Colors
Lock any swatch you love and regenerate only the remaining colors.
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Export CSS
Copy the full palette as CSS custom properties — paste directly into your stylesheet.
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Browser-Only
No signup, no upload, 100% free — everything runs locally in your browser.
How it works
Generate a Color Palette in 3 Simple Steps
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Pick a base color
Use the color picker to choose any base color, or type a HEX code directly into the text field.
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Choose a harmony type
Select from complementary, analogous, triadic, split-complementary, monochromatic, or random palette modes.
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Copy or export your palette
Click Generate, then click any swatch to copy its HEX code. Use the lock icon to keep a color when regenerating.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a color palette?
A color palette is a carefully chosen set of colors used together in a design project. Good palettes create visual harmony and brand consistency. They are used in websites, apps, logos, presentations, illustrations, and any creative work that needs a cohesive visual identity.
What are color harmonies?
Color harmonies are rules for combining colors in visually pleasing ways, based on their positions on the color wheel. Complementary colors sit directly opposite each other (high contrast). Analogous colors are adjacent (soft, natural look). Triadic colors are equally spaced (vibrant, balanced). Split-complementary uses one color plus two adjacent to its complement. Monochromatic uses a single hue at different lightness levels.
Can I export the palette?
Yes. Click any swatch to copy its HEX code, or use Copy All HEX to copy every color at once. The Export CSS Variables button copies the palette as
:root { --color-1: #hex; ... } CSS custom properties — ready to paste directly into your stylesheet.Is this tool free?
Yes, completely free. No account required, no watermarks, no usage limits. The color palette generator runs entirely in your browser — no data is ever sent to any server. Use it as many times as you like.
What color formats does it support?
Each swatch displays its color in HEX format (e.g.
#8250ff) and RGB format (e.g. rgb(130, 80, 255)). Clicking a swatch copies the HEX code. The CSS Variables export also uses HEX values. Internally, the harmony calculations are performed in HSL for accuracy.Related tools