Palette Generator
Generate beautiful color palettes, extract colors from images, and create harmonious color schemes
How to Use Palette Generator
Create color palettes in 4 simple steps
Choose Generation Method
Select from three modes: Generate random palettes with color harmony rules, extract colors from uploaded images, or manually build from a base color.
Configure Your Palette
Choose harmony type (analogous, complementary, triadic, etc.) and number of colors (3-10). Select the color scheme that fits your design vision.
Lock Favorite Colors
Click any color to lock it in place. Locked colors stay when you regenerate, letting you build the perfect palette incrementally.
Export Your Palette
Export to CSS variables, Tailwind config, SCSS, JSON, or PNG image. One-click copy for HEX, RGB, and HSL values of each color.
Why Use Palette Generator
Professional color palette creation
Color Theory Built-In
Generate harmonious palettes using proven color theory rules. Complementary, analogous, triadic, tetradic, monochromatic, and split-complementary schemes.
Extract from Images
Upload any image and extract dominant colors using k-means clustering. Perfect for matching existing designs or creating palettes from photos.
100% Client-Side
All processing happens in your browser. Your images never leave your device. Complete privacy with no server uploads.
Multiple Export Formats
Export to CSS, Tailwind, SCSS, JSON, or PNG. Copy individual colors in HEX, RGB, or HSL format with one click.
Accessibility Checker
Built-in WCAG contrast ratio checking helps ensure your color combinations are accessible and meet AA/AAA standards.
Lock & Regenerate
Lock colors you love and regenerate the rest. Build perfect palettes by keeping what works and refreshing what doesn't.
Common Use Cases for Palette Generator
See how others use this tool
Brand Identity Design
Create cohesive brand color palettes with harmonious combinations. Export to all formats for use across different platforms and tools.
Web Development
Generate and export color schemes directly as CSS variables or Tailwind config. Maintain consistent theming across your entire application.
UI/UX Design
Build accessible color systems for interfaces. Check contrast ratios to ensure readability and WCAG compliance for all users.
Graphic Design
Extract color palettes from inspiration images or photos. Create matching color schemes for posters, flyers, and visual designs.
Social Media Content
Generate eye-catching color combinations for posts and stories. Extract brand colors from product photos for consistent branding.
Interior Design
Create harmonious color schemes for rooms and spaces. Upload photos of fabrics or paint samples to build coordinating palettes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes! Completely free with unlimited palette generation, image extraction, and exports. No sign-up, no limits, no premium features.
We support analogous, complementary, triadic, tetradic, monochromatic, and split-complementary color harmonies. Each follows established color theory principles.
We use k-means clustering algorithm to analyze your image and identify dominant colors. All processing happens in your browser - images never leave your device.
Export as CSS variables, Tailwind config, SCSS variables, JSON array, or PNG/JPEG image. Individual colors can be copied as HEX, RGB, or HSL.
Yes! Click any color to lock it. Locked colors stay in place when you click "Generate New", letting you build palettes incrementally.
Yes, we show WCAG contrast ratios between colors in your palette. This helps ensure your color combinations meet accessibility standards.
Yes! Use the Manual Builder tab to enter any base color. Choose a harmony type and we'll generate a complete palette based on that color.
You can generate palettes with 3-10 colors. Adjust the slider to choose the exact number you need for your project.
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