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Color Palette Generator
Create beautiful, accessible color palettes for websites, brands, apps, and creative projects in seconds.
Runs in your browser. No signup required. Saved palettes stay on this device.
Contrast guidance is a helpful starting point, not a full accessibility audit.
Export your palette
Copy values into your project or download a swatch strip.
:root {
--color-1: #264653;
--color-2: #2A9D8F;
--color-3: #E9C46A;
--color-4: #F4A261;
--color-5: #E76F51;
}Coming soon: Pro exports and brand kits.
Saved palettes
No saved palettes yet. Save your favorite combinations here.
How to use this color palette generator
- Start with a random palette or enter a seed color using the picker or a HEX value.
- Choose a harmony mode to shape the mood, from monochromatic to vibrant to dark.
- Lock the colors you like so they stay put while the rest change.
- Regenerate the remaining colors until the palette feels right.
- Copy HEX, RGB, or HSL values, or export the whole set as CSS, Tailwind, JSON, or SVG.
- Save the palette to this device or share it with a link.
Why color palettes matter
Consistent, intentional color makes products feel more recognizable, polished, and easier to use. A small, well-chosen set of colors gives your design a sense of structure and identity, guides the eye to what matters, and keeps pages and interfaces feeling cohesive. When the palette is balanced, even a simple layout reads as confident and professional.
Tips for choosing accessible colors
- Test text against backgrounds, not just the swatch, to confirm it stays readable.
- Use high contrast for body text; aim for a comfortable reading experience.
- Reserve low-contrast or vivid colors for decoration, borders, and accents.
- Check colors in the actual design context, on real devices and lighting.
- This tool gives guidance, but you should still test final designs before shipping.
Frequently asked questions
What is a color palette generator?
A color palette generator is a tool that creates harmonious combinations of colors you can use for websites, brands, apps, and creative projects. This one generates five-color palettes locally in your browser using color harmony rules, so it is fast and private.
Can I use these palettes for commercial projects?
Yes. Generated palettes are not exclusive intellectual property and are free to use in personal and commercial work. You remain responsible for confirming colors fit your brand, accessibility needs, and any applicable legal requirements.
Are the generated palettes accessible?
The tool shows simplified contrast guidance for each color and recommends black or white text. It is a helpful starting point, not a full accessibility audit, so always verify contrast in your real layouts.
What color formats does this tool support?
Each color can be viewed and copied as HEX, RGB, and HSL. You can also export the whole palette as CSS variables, a Tailwind config snippet, JSON, or an SVG swatch strip.
Can I save my palettes?
Yes. Use the Save palette button to keep favorites in your browser's localStorage. They stay on this device, load automatically when you return, and can be deleted at any time.
Can I use this with Tailwind CSS?
Yes. The export panel has a Tailwind config snippet you can drop into your tailwind.config to extend your theme with the current palette as a color scale.
Does this tool store my palettes online?
No. Palette generation and saving happen entirely in your browser using localStorage. Nothing you create is sent to a server.
How many colors are in each palette?
Each palette contains five colors, which is a versatile set for building a small design system with a base, accent, and supporting tones.