A color palette generator helps designers and developers build harmonious color sets from a single base color. Instead of guessing, it applies color-theory rules — complement, triad, analogous, split complement, and shades — so your UI, logo, or illustration looks intentional. Our free tool outputs HEX, RGB, and HSL for every swatch.
Use the color picker or type a HEX value. This anchor color defines the mood of the whole scheme.
Click Complement, Triad, Analogous, Split Complement, Shades, or Random. Each applies a different relationship on the color wheel.
Click any swatch to copy its HEX. Need another format? The color picker converts HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK in both directions.
Complementary colors sit opposite and create contrast. Analogous colors sit next to each other for a calm, unified feel. Triads are vibrant and balanced. Shades keep one hue but vary lightness for depth. Match the scheme to the emotion you want.
Once you have colors, drop them into CSS variables or SVG fills. The CSS gradient generator and SVG gradient generator turn two swatches into smooth backgrounds, while the box shadow generator adds depth.
Always test text-against-background contrast (target WCAG AA). Limit accents to one or two colors and lean on neutrals. After exporting artwork, shrink files with the image compressor.
The generator runs in your browser. Your base color is never uploaded, so brand colors stay private.
A color palette is a coordinated set of colors used together in a design. A good palette keeps a project consistent across UI, print, and branding.
Pick a base color with the color picker, then choose a scheme type. The tool applies color-theory rules to produce harmonious swatches you can copy.
Complement (opposite hue), Triad (three evenly spaced hues), Analogous (neighboring hues), Split Complement, Shades (light/dark variations), and Random.
HEX and RGB describe a color by red/green/blue channels; HSL describes it by hue, saturation, and lightness, which is easier to adjust by eye. The generator shows all three.
Click any swatch to copy its HEX value to the clipboard. You can also read the RGB and HSL equivalents shown for each color.
Yes. Paste HEX or RGB values straight into CSS, or feed them into the CSS gradient generator or SVG gradient generator.
Check contrast between text and background colors (aim for WCAG AA). Keep one dominant color, one or two accents, and plenty of neutral space.
Yes, it is completely free and needs no signup. Your base color stays in the browser.
Click swatches to copy them individually. For a reusable asset, open the colors in the SVG editor and build a palette graphic.
