How to Generate a color palette

Generate beautiful color palettes from base colors. Create complementary, triadic, and tetradic harmonies. Extract colors from images and export in multiple formats.

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Quick start

Color Palette Generator — Generate beautiful color palettes from base colors.

Get started in under two minutes:

Choose a base color
Select a harmony mode
Adjust palette settings
Export your palette

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Step-by-step instructions

Follow these steps to get the best results from Color Palette Generator:

Choose a base color

Click the color picker or type a hex value into the input field. This is the starting color your palette will be generated from.

Tip: Try starting with your brand primary color to generate a cohesive palette for your project.

Select a harmony mode

Choose from Complementary, Triadic, Tetradic, Analogous, or Split-Complementary harmony rules using the harmony type buttons below the picker.

Tip: Analogous palettes feel calm and natural. Complementary palettes create strong contrast for call-to-action elements.

Adjust palette settings

Use the shade count slider to generate more or fewer color variations. Toggle "Include tints and shades" to expand the palette with lighter and darker variants.

Tip: Click any swatch to see its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values.

Export your palette

Click "Copy CSS Variables" to copy the entire palette as CSS custom properties. Use "Download PNG" to get a visual swatch sheet, or "Export JSON" for use in code.

Tip: The "Copy All HEX" button copies a comma-separated list of all hex values — handy for Figma or design tools.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Color Palette Generator free to use?

Yes — Color Palette Generator is completely free with no account or signup required. All core features are available immediately.

Does Color Palette Generator work on mobile devices?

Yes — Color Palette Generator works on smartphones and tablets through any modern mobile browser. The interface adapts to smaller screens automatically.