Color Palette Generator

How to Use This Color Palette Generator

This free color scheme generator helps designers and developers create harmonious color palettes in seconds. Click Generate or press Spacebar to create a new 5-color palette. Click any color's hex code to copy it to your clipboard.

• Choose a harmony mode: Analogous, Complementary, Triadic, Split-complementary, or Monochromatic
• Lock colors you like by clicking the lock icon — locked colors stay when you regenerate
• View HEX, RGB, and HSL values for every color
• Export your palette as CSS variables, SCSS variables, or Tailwind config
• Extract palettes from any image using dominant color detection
• Check contrast ratios between adjacent colors for accessibility
• Save favorite palettes to your browser for later use

Why Color Harmony Matters

Color harmony creates visual balance and aesthetic appeal. This color picker tool uses color theory principles to generate palettes that work together naturally. Analogous colors sit next to each other on the color wheel for a cohesive feel. Complementary colors are opposite each other for maximum contrast. Triadic colors are evenly spaced for vibrant, balanced designs. Use this tool to find the perfect color scheme for your website, app, or design project.