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Palette Generator

Two colors opposite on the wheel — bold, high contrast.

#3C83F6

#85B2F9

#5188E1

#F6AF3C

#F9CD85

#SwatchHEX
1
#3C83F6
2
#85B2F9
3
#5188E1
4
#F6AF3C
5
#F9CD85
:root {
  --color-1: #3C83F6;
  --color-2: #85B2F9;
  --color-3: #5188E1;
  --color-4: #F6AF3C;
  --color-5: #F9CD85;
}

Pro Features

Extract palette from imageExport as SVG/PNG/JSON/ASETailwind config exportSaved palettes

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About Palette Generator

The Palette Generator creates harmonious color palettes from a base color, an uploaded image, or randomized inspiration. It is used by designers, illustrators, and front-end developers to quickly explore color schemes that work well together. Export palettes in multiple formats for immediate use in your projects.

Key Features

  • Generate complementary, analogous, triadic, split-complementary, and monochromatic palettes
  • Extract dominant color palettes from uploaded images
  • Random palette generation for creative inspiration
  • Adjustable palette size from 3 to 10 colors
  • Export as CSS variables, Tailwind config, SCSS variables, or JSON
  • Accessibility rating for each color pair in the palette

How to Use Palette Generator

  1. 1

    Choose a starting point

    Pick a base color, upload an image, or click randomize for inspiration.

  2. 2

    Select harmony type

    Choose a color harmony rule like complementary, analogous, or triadic.

  3. 3

    Refine the palette

    Adjust individual colors by clicking on them, or lock colors you want to keep while regenerating others.

  4. 4

    Check accessibility

    Review the contrast ratings for common text and background combinations in your palette.

  5. 5

    Export

    Download the palette in your preferred format or copy all color values at once.

Common Use Cases

Brand identity development

Generate a cohesive set of primary, secondary, and accent colors for a new brand.

UI theme creation

Build light and dark mode palettes with proper contrast ratios for a web or mobile application.

Presentation design

Create a visually appealing slide color scheme that maintains consistency across all slides.

Interior design mood boards

Extract palettes from inspiration photos to guide furniture, paint, and decor color choices.

Why Use Our Palette Generator

This generator goes beyond basic palette creation by offering direct export as CSS variables, Tailwind config, and SCSS variables, so your palette is production-ready immediately. Built-in accessibility contrast ratings for each color pair ensure your designs meet WCAG standards, saving a separate audit step that most palette tools skip entirely.

Your Design Inspiration Stays Confidential

Palette generation and image color extraction happen entirely on your device. Uploaded reference photos, mood board images, and brand visuals are never sent to external servers. This protects unreleased creative work and client project assets from unintended exposure.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between complementary and analogous palettes?
Complementary palettes use colors opposite each other on the color wheel, creating high contrast and vibrant energy. Analogous palettes use colors adjacent on the wheel, producing a more harmonious and subdued feel. The right choice depends on your design goals.
Can I extract colors from a photo?
Yes. Upload any image and the tool will analyze it to extract the dominant colors. This is especially useful for creating palettes inspired by nature photography, artwork, or existing brand materials.
How many colors should a good palette have?
Most design systems use 5-7 colors: a primary color, a secondary color, one or two accent colors, and neutral shades for backgrounds and text. The tool defaults to 5 colors, but you can generate up to 10.

Last updated: April 6, 2026

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