Online Color Palette Generator - Create Color Schemes

Generate beautiful color palettes and schemes from a base color with our free online palette generator. Explore complementary, triadic, analogous, and monochromatic palettes.

Generator Settings

Colors opposite on the color wheel

Palette Types
Generated Palette

Tip: Click on any color in the palette strip above to copy its hex value.

About Color Palette Generator

Our free online Color Palette Generator helps you create harmonious and visually appealing color schemes from a single base color. Explore various palette types like complementary, triadic, analogous, monochromatic, tetradic, and split-complementary to find the perfect colors for your design projects.

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Key Features
  • Generate palettes from a base HEX color
  • Supports 6 different palette types
  • Real-time preview of generated colors
  • Copy individual color HEX codes
  • Export entire palette as JSON
  • User-friendly interface for designers
How to Generate a Color Palette
  1. 1**Choose Base Color:** Select your starting color using the color picker or by typing a HEX code.
  2. 2**Select Palette Type:** Choose a palette type from the dropdown (e.g., Complementary, Triadic).
  3. 3**Generate Palette:** The palette will automatically generate. Click 'Generate New Palette' to refresh.
  4. 4**Copy & Export:** Click on individual color swatches to copy their HEX code, or click 'Export' to download the entire palette as a JSON file.
Why Use This Tool?
  • **Design Inspiration:** Discover new color combinations and inspire your creative projects.
  • **Brand Consistency:** Develop consistent color schemes for branding, logos, and marketing materials.
  • **UI/UX Design:** Create effective and aesthetically pleasing user interfaces.
  • **Art & Illustration:** Find harmonious colors for digital art and traditional painting.
  • **Efficiency:** Quickly generate and experiment with color palettes without manual calculations.
Common Use Cases
  • Designing a new website or app interface
  • Creating a brand identity and logo
  • Developing color schemes for presentations or infographics
  • Choosing colors for interior design projects
  • Experimenting with color theory for art projects
Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between complementary and analogous colors?

Complementary colors are opposite each other on the color wheel (e.g., blue and orange), creating high contrast. Analogous colors are next to each other on the color wheel (e.g., blue, blue-green, green), creating a harmonious and calm feel.

Can I save my generated palettes?

Yes, you can export your generated palette as a JSON file, which can be saved and imported into other applications or for future reference.

Does this tool support other color formats like RGB or HSL?

The base color input is HEX, but the tool displays RGB values for each generated color. The underlying calculations use HSL for accurate color theory application.