Color Palette Generator
Create stunning color palettes and harmonious color schemes for your design projects. Generate complementary, analogous, triadic, and monochromatic color combinations instantly.
Professional Color Palette Generator
Create stunning color palettes with AI-powered generation, image extraction, and professional design tools
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Quick Industry Palettes
Get instant professional palettes for your industry
AI Color Harmony
Create harmonious palettes using color theory
Palette Generation Settings
Adjust your palette size and explore advanced color harmony options. All generation controls are available above.
Current Harmony: Complementary
Quick Base Colors
Professional Color Harmony Tools
Create visually appealing color combinations based on color theory principles
Color Harmony Rules
Generate palettes using established color theory: complementary, analogous, triadic schemes
Random Generation
Discover unexpected color combinations with intelligent randomization algorithms
Real-time Preview
See how your palette looks in real design contexts with live preview mockups
Export Options
Export palettes as Adobe ASE, Sketch, Figma, CSS, and other popular formats
AI Suggestions
Get intelligent color suggestions based on mood, brand, and industry trends
Gradient Creation
Automatically generate smooth gradients between your chosen colors
Palette Library
Save favorite palettes and build your personal color collection
Quick Copy
One-click copying of HEX, RGB, HSL codes for immediate use in design tools
Understanding Color Harmony
Learn the principles behind beautiful color combinations
Complementary
Colors opposite each other on the color wheel create high contrast and vibrant looks
Great for: Call-to-action buttons, highlighting important elements, creating visual impact
Dynamic, energetic, attention-grabbing
Analogous
Colors next to each other on the color wheel create serene and comfortable designs
Great for: Backgrounds, natural themes, creating harmony and flow
Calm, peaceful, cohesive
Triadic
Three colors evenly spaced on the color wheel offer vibrant yet balanced palettes
Great for: Playful designs, children's content, creative projects
Playful, balanced, creative
Monochromatic
Different shades and tints of a single color create sophisticated, cohesive designs
Great for: Professional websites, minimalist designs, brand consistency
Professional, elegant, unified
Split-Complementary
A base color plus two colors adjacent to its complement for softer contrast
Great for: Balanced designs with visual interest, versatile color schemes
Balanced, interesting, approachable
Tetradic
Four colors arranged in two complementary pairs for rich, diverse palettes
Great for: Complex interfaces, rich illustrations, varied content types
Rich, complex, versatile
Palette Applications in Design
See how different color palettes work in real design scenarios
Web Design
- • Use 60-30-10 rule: 60% primary, 30% secondary, 10% accent
- • Ensure sufficient contrast for accessibility (4.5:1 ratio)
- • Consider dark mode alternatives for each color
- • Test colors on different screen types and lighting
Brand Identity
- • Primary brand color should reflect company values
- • Create secondary palette for various brand materials
- • Consider cultural color meanings for global brands
- • Document exact color codes for consistency
Print Design
- • Convert RGB to CMYK for accurate print colors
- • Account for color shifts in different paper types
- • Use Pantone colors for brand consistency
- • Test print samples before final production
Mobile Apps
- • Consider thumb-friendly tap target colors
- • Use colors to guide user flow and hierarchy
- • Account for outdoor viewing conditions
- • Maintain consistency across app states
Presentations
- • High contrast for projector visibility
- • Limit palette to 3-4 colors for clarity
- • Use colors to categorize information
- • Consider colorblind accessibility
Interior Design
- • Consider room lighting and natural light
- • Use color temperature to influence mood
- • Balance warm and cool tones appropriately
- • Account for color reflection between surfaces
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I choose the right color palette for my brand?
Consider your brand personality, target audience, and industry. Warm colors (reds, oranges) convey energy and passion, cool colors (blues, greens) suggest trust and calm, while neutral colors offer sophistication. Use our color psychology guide and test different combinations.
What's the difference between color schemes and color palettes?
A color scheme is the theoretical relationship between colors (like complementary or analogous), while a color palette is the specific set of colors you choose for your project. Our generator creates palettes based on proven color schemes.
How many colors should be in a design palette?
For most projects, 3-5 colors work best: one primary, one secondary, and 1-3 accent colors. This follows the 60-30-10 rule where 60% is your dominant color, 30% is secondary, and 10% is for accents and highlights.
Can I use these palettes for commercial projects?
Yes! All generated palettes are free to use in personal and commercial projects. Colors themselves cannot be copyrighted, though specific branded color combinations might be trademarked by companies.
How do I ensure my palette is accessible?
Use our built-in accessibility checker to ensure sufficient contrast ratios (4.5:1 for normal text, 3:1 for large text). Also consider colorblind-friendly combinations and don't rely solely on color to convey information.
What file formats can I export my palettes to?
You can export to Adobe ASE (Adobe Swatch Exchange), Sketch palette, Figma styles, CSS variables, SCSS, JSON, and plain text formats. This ensures compatibility with most design tools and development workflows.
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