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Color Palette Generator

Generate beautiful color palettes from a base color. Export as CSS, HEX, or JSON.

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palette HSL complementary design
Base Color
Palette Type
Count (Monochromatic only): 5
5
Export Format
Palette Preview
Export

What is Color Palette Generator?

Generate beautiful color palettes from a base color. Choose complementary, analogous, triadic, or monochromatic schemes and export as CSS, HEX, or JSON.

How to Use Color Palette Generator

  1. Pick the base color you want to build from.
  2. Choose the palette style such as complementary, analogous, or monochrome.
  3. Review the generated swatches and tweak the base color if needed.
  4. Copy the HEX values you want to reuse in your design system or mockup.

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Example
Input Generating a complementary palette from a base blue color:
Output The complementary color sits directly opposite on the color wheel, creating a high-contrast, vibrant pairing.
Common Use Cases
  • Build UI color systems from a base brand color
  • Generate supporting accent colors for charts or illustrations
  • Explore palette directions before handing off to design
  • Create quick color sets for social posts or slides
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I pick the right harmony type?

Use complementary for bold, high-contrast designs. Use analogous for soft, cohesive UI themes. Use triadic when you need three balanced accent colors. Use monochromatic when simplicity and elegance are the priority.

Does the palette check contrast for accessibility?

This tool focuses on color harmony generation. For WCAG contrast checking, use the Contrast Checker or WCAG AA Checker tools on this site.

Can I export the palette to Figma or CSS?

Yes — use the CSS export format to get ready-to-paste CSS custom properties, or copy HEX values individually to paste into any design tool.

What is the monochromatic count slider for?

When using the Monochromatic type, you can control how many tints and shades are generated (3–10). This gives you a fine-grained grayscale or tinted scale to work with.