Color Palette Generator

Generate color palettes
This free online color palette generator runs in your browser and is part of our Design & Media collection.

Color Palette Generator

Generate beautiful color palettes

Harmony Types

  • Random: Completely random colors
  • Monochromatic: Different shades of the same hue
  • Analogous: Colors next to each other on the color wheel
  • Complementary: Colors opposite on the color wheel
  • Triadic: Three colors evenly spaced on the color wheel
  • Tetradic: Four colors in two complementary pairs
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Instant In-Browser Execution Runs locally in JavaScript without wait times or server delays.
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100% Privacy & Security Your inputs and files are never stored or logged on remote servers.
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Cross-Device Responsive Fully optimized for mobile smartphones, tablets, and desktop displays.
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100% Free Forever No subscription fees, no signups, and no software installations.

How to Use the Online Color Palette Generator

1 Choose Base Color (Optional)

Pick an anchor brand color using the interactive color wheel or hex input, or leave empty for a fully creative seed.

2 Select Color Harmony Model

Choose from color theory harmony types: Monochromatic, Analogous, Complementary, Triadic, Tetradic, or Random.

3 Generate Palette

Click "Generate Palette" to compute mathematically balanced color swatches with contrast ratios.

4 Copy Hex Codes & CSS Tokens

Click any individual color swatch to copy its Hex code, or click "Copy All Hex Codes" for instant paste into Figma or CSS variables.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about using this free online color palette generator.

What is the difference between Complementary and Analogous harmonies? ▾
Complementary colors sit directly opposite each other on the color wheel (180° apart) to create high contrast and visual excitement. Analogous colors sit adjacent to each other (30° apart) for calm, cohesive, and unified interfaces.
How does Triadic color harmony work? ▾
Triadic harmony picks three colors positioned at equal 120° distances around the 360° HSL color wheel, producing vibrant, balanced palettes popular in branding and illustration.
Can I lock a specific brand color while generating coordinating accents? ▾
Yes. Set your specific brand hex code into the "Base Color" input, then select Complementary or Analogous to generate perfectly matched accent shades.
Are the generated colors safe for web accessibility (WCAG)? ▾
The palette generator calculates distinct lightness and saturation distributions, making it easy to designate high-contrast foreground and background pairings that satisfy WCAG 2.1 AA standards.

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