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Free Color Palette Generator
Generate beautiful color palettes for websites, apps, brands and social media in seconds.
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From a quick palette to a polished design system
Learn how to choose, combine, and reuse colors so your next interface feels intentional from the first screen to the last.
The foundation
What is a color palette?
A color palette is a curated collection of colors that work together to create a consistent visual identity. It gives a product, website, brand, or social post a recognizable mood and makes design decisions faster.
Instead of choosing colors one by one, a palette defines a small, intentional system: primary colors establish hierarchy, secondary colors add range, and accent colors draw attention. Neutrals give the eye somewhere to rest and help brighter tones feel balanced.
Why it matters
Design with confidence
A defined palette keeps every touchpoint coherent, reduces decision fatigue, and helps users understand which elements matter most. It also gives your brand a clear personality without making every screen look identical.
Best practices for choosing colors
- Start with a clear purpose and mood instead of chasing isolated colors.
- Give every color a job: surface, text, border, action, or accent.
- Check contrast and test text at the size and weight people will actually see.
- Use neutrals generously so important colors have room to stand out.
- Save color tokens as variables so the palette can evolve without scattered edits.
How to use this generator
- 1Generate a starting palette with the button or press Spacebar.
- 2Lock colors you want to keep, then generate again to explore variations.
- 3Review the contrast between adjacent colors.
- 4Copy individual values or export the complete palette for your project.
Explore combinations
Popular color harmony types
Use these relationships as a starting point when you want a palette with a specific mood or level of contrast.
Complementary
Bold contrast from opposite hues.
Analogous
Cohesive, calm neighboring hues.
Triadic
Balanced variety from three hues.
Split Complementary
Flexible contrast around one base.
Monochromatic
Focused depth from one hue.
Helpful answers
Frequently asked questions
A few quick answers to help you get more from your generated palette.
What is a color palette?
A color palette is a curated set of colors designed to work together across a product, brand, website, or visual project.
How many colors should I use?
Most interfaces work well with a small system: a few neutrals, one primary color, and one or two accents. The right number depends on the project.
Can I use these colors commercially?
Yes. The palettes generated here are free to use in personal and commercial projects.
What format can I export?
You can export CSS variables, Tailwind color tokens, JSON, or SCSS variables. You can also download the palette as PNG or SVG.
How do I create accessible color palettes?
Check contrast between text and its background, do not use color alone to communicate meaning, and test your final design with real content.
Are the palettes truly random?
Each generation selects from several curated harmonious starting sets, while locked colors remain unchanged.
Can I save a color while exploring?
Yes. Use the lock button on any color card before generating a new palette.
Is this generator free?
Yes. The generator runs entirely in your browser and is free to use without an account.
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