Color Palette Generator
Use this free color palette generator to make color palettes quickly and accurately. Just pick your color or scheme and get a perfect mix. Great for webdesign, art, or fun. Try it now and create your palette!
Color Palette Generator
Create harmonious color combinations using proven color theory principles. Perfect for designers, artists, and developers.
Generate professional-quality palettes for websites, artwork, and brand identities.
Color Schemes
Choose from 9 color schemes for different design needs.
Color Theory Based
Monochromatic, Analogous, Complementary, Triadic, Tetradic, Split-Complementary, Compound, Square, Random
Colors
Analogous Colors
Adjacent colors on the color wheel. Creates harmonious, calming designs.
Adjacent Harmony
30-60 degrees apart on color wheel
Best For
Backgrounds, nature themes, calming interfaces
Monochromatic Colors
Different shades and tints of a single color. Creates elegant, cohesive designs.
Single Hue Base
All colors from one base hue
Best For
Professional designs, minimalist layouts
Complementary Colors
Opposite colors on the wheel (180° apart). Creates maximum contrast and vibrant combinations.
Maximum Contrast
Highest visual impact and energy
Best For
Logos, buttons, highlights, call-to-actions
Split-Complementary Colors
One base color plus two colors adjacent to its complement. Strong contrast with sophisticated balance.
Balanced Contrast
Less harsh than complementary, more variety than analogous
Best For
Web interfaces, artwork, designs needing contrast without aggression
Triadic Colors
Three colors evenly spaced (120°) around the color wheel. Creates vibrant, balanced palettes.
Natural Balance
Equal spacing creates harmony and visual equilibrium
Best For
Children designs, playful branding, energetic projects
Tetradic (Square) Colors
Four colors evenly spaced (90°) around the color wheel. Richest palette with maximum variety.
Maximum Variety
Two complementary pairs provide flexible contrast options
Best For
Complex illustrations, rich artwork, diverse brand systems
How to Use
- 1.Pick base color
- 2.Choose color scheme (Analogous, Monochromatic, Complementary, Split-Complementary, Triadic, Tetradic, Compound, Square, Random)
- 3.Generate palette
- 4.Customize colors
- 5.Copy or export
Pro Tips
Check Contrast
Aim for 4.5:1+ for accessibility
Test in Context
Always test in actual designs
Use Inspiration
Start with photos or nature