How to Generate a Color Palette

Create beautiful color palettes for your designs. Generate harmonious colors, extract palettes from images, and export in HEX, RGB, and HSL formats.

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Step-by-Step Guide

1

Pick a base color

Choose your starting color using the color picker, or enter a HEX code directly. This base color drives the entire palette generation.

2

Choose a harmony rule

Select a color harmony: complementary (opposite), analogous (adjacent), triadic (three evenly spaced), or split-complementary. Each creates a different mood.

3

Fine-tune your palette

Adjust individual colors by tweaking hue, saturation, and lightness. Lock colors you like and regenerate the rest until the palette feels right.

4

Export your colors

Copy the palette in HEX, RGB, or HSL format. Use it in your CSS, design tool, or share the palette URL with your team.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many colors should a palette have?
Most UI designs use 3-5 colors: a primary, secondary, accent, and 1-2 neutrals. Too many colors create visual noise.
What is color harmony?
Color harmony uses mathematical relationships on the color wheel to create pleasing combinations. Complementary colors (opposites) create contrast; analogous colors (neighbors) create cohesion.
Can I use these palettes commercially?
Yes. Colors cannot be copyrighted. Any palette you generate is free to use in personal or commercial projects without attribution.

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