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Color Palette Generator

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Generate beautiful color palettes from any base color

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What is Color Palette Generator?

Free online color palette generator to build harmonious color schemes based on color theory.

Enter a base color or hex code and instantly see complementary, analogous, triadic, split-complementary, and monochromatic palettes. Each color scheme follows established harmony rules so the colors work well together for a website, brand identity, or UI design. Copy individual colors or an entire palette as CSS variables, HEX codes, or RGB values. Use it as a quick color combination generator, a hex color scheme builder, or a starting point when you need a random palette to spark ideas. Everything runs in your browser. No signup required.

How to Use Color Palette Generator

1Enter a base color using the color picker or type a HEX code
2Browse the generated palettes: complementary, analogous, triadic, split-complementary, and monochromatic
3Click any color swatch to copy its HEX value to your clipboard
4Use the 'Copy as CSS' button to export the entire palette as CSS variables

Frequently Asked Questions

What are color harmony rules?

Color harmony rules are based on the color wheel and describe which colors naturally look good together. Complementary colors sit opposite each other (e.g., blue and orange). Analogous colors sit next to each other (e.g., blue, blue-green, green). Triadic colors are equally spaced (e.g., red, yellow, blue).

Which palette type should I use?

Complementary palettes create strong contrast and are great for call-to-action elements. Analogous palettes feel calm and cohesive, ideal for backgrounds and content areas. Triadic palettes are vibrant and balanced, good for colorful designs. Monochromatic palettes use one hue with varying lightness, creating an elegant, unified look.

Can I export the palette for use in my project?

Yes. You can copy individual colors as HEX codes or copy the entire palette as a set of CSS custom properties (variables) ready to paste into your stylesheet.

How do I pick a color scheme for a website?

Start with your brand or primary color as the base. An analogous scheme gives a calm, cohesive look for content-heavy pages, while a complementary scheme provides strong contrast for buttons and calls to action. Generate both, then copy the one that fits the mood you want as CSS variables.

What color formats can I copy?

Each swatch can be copied as a HEX code or RGB value, and the full palette can be exported as a block of CSS custom properties. That lets you drop the colors straight into a stylesheet or a design token file.

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