Coloried

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!

Example Color 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.

9 Color SchemesColor Theory BasedProfessional Quality

Color Schemes

Choose from 9 color schemes for different design needs.

Color Theory Based

Monochromatic, Analogous, Complementary, Triadic, Tetradic, Split-Complementary, Compound, Square, Random

Analogous
Complementary
Triadic
Different Color Scheme Types
Adjacent
Colors
30°-60°
Analogous Orange Palette

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

Lightness Variations
20%
35%
50%
65%
80%
95%
Saturation Variations
100%
80%
60%
40%
20%
Blue Monochromatic Variations
180°
Primary
Complement
Orange-Blue Complementary Pair

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

150° + 30°
Base
Split 1
Split 2
Red with Split-Complementary Greens
120°
Primary
Secondary
Tertiary
Classic Red-Yellow-Blue Triad

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

90°
1st
2nd
3rd
4th
Four-Color Square Harmony
1
Choose Base Color
Pick your starting color
2
Select Scheme
Choose from 21 color schemes
3
Generate & Edit
Fine-tune each color
4
Export & Use
Copy or download palette

How to Use

  1. 1.Pick base color
  2. 2.Choose color scheme (Analogous, Monochromatic, Complementary, Split-Complementary, Triadic, Tetradic, Compound, Square, Random)
  3. 3.Generate palette
  4. 4.Customize colors
  5. 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

Contrast Examples

Perfect Contrast21:1
Good Contrast7.2:1
Acceptable4.8:1
Poor Contrast2.1:1
Accessibility Contrast Guide