How to Generate a color palette

Generate a five-color palette from a base color. Paid image extraction, larger palettes, and export options are paused.

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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
Choose a palette size of up to five colors
Copy the free palette's HEX values

Open Color Palette Generator

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.

Choose the palette size

Choose a palette size of up to five colors. Larger palettes are part of the paused paid feature set.

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

Copy the free palette

Use "Copy All HEX" to copy the five generated color values. Paid CSS, PNG, and JSON exports are paused.

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 — the core five-color palette generator is free with no account required. Paid image extraction, larger palettes, and export options are paused.

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.