π¨ Color Palette Generator
Generate harmonious color palettes for design and branding.
How to Use This Tool
Pick a base color using the color picker, then choose a palette type from the dropdown. The palette generates instantly. Click Regenerate to get variations, or click any color swatch to copy its hex code.
Click the Base Color picker to select your starting hue, or type in a known hex code directly in the picker.
Choose a Palette Type: Complementary, Analogous, Triadic, Split-Complementary, Tetradic, Monochromatic, or Random.
Click any color swatch to copy its hex code, or click Regenerate for a new variation of the same scheme.
Click Export CSS Variables to get the full palette as CSS custom properties ready to paste into your stylesheet.
Choosing the Right Color Harmony for Your Project
Each harmony type creates a different visual relationship between the colors and suits different design goals. Complementary palettes use two colors opposite each other on the color wheel (180 degrees apart). They produce strong contrast and are ideal for call-to-action buttons against a background where the button needs to pop. Analogous palettes take three to five colors that sit adjacent on the wheel (roughly 30 degrees apart). They feel natural and cohesive, similar to how colors appear in nature at sunrise or sunset, making them a safe choice for backgrounds and large UI surfaces. Triadic schemes take three colors evenly spaced at 120-degree intervals. They are balanced but lively, and work well when one color dominates and the other two appear as accents. Monochromatic palettes use a single hue at varying lightness values. They look highly polished and are the easiest to keep consistent across a product since all tints and shades share the same underlying color identity. Split-complementary is a softer alternative to complementary: instead of one direct opposite, you take the two colors flanking the opposite, which reduces tension while keeping contrast. All palette types in this tool maintain the same saturation and lightness as your base color, which keeps the palette looking cohesive rather than randomly assembled.
Common Use Cases
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a complementary color scheme?
Complementary colors are opposite each other on the color wheel. They create strong contrast and visual tension β great for call-to-action buttons and highlights.
What is an analogous color scheme?
Analogous colors are adjacent on the color wheel. They create harmony and are pleasing to the eye β used in nature-inspired and calming designs.
What is a triadic color scheme?
Triadic uses three colors evenly spaced (120Β° apart) on the color wheel. It's vibrant and balanced when one color dominates and the others accent.
What is a monochromatic palette?
Monochromatic uses one hue with varying lightness and saturation. It's cohesive and professional β ideal for sophisticated brand identities.
How do I export the palette for CSS?
Click "Export CSS Variables" to get the palette as CSS custom properties that you can paste directly into your stylesheet.