Color Palette Generator
Create stunning color palettes with professional harmony algorithms. Generate perfect color combinations for websites, brands, and designs with accessibility checking and multiple export formats.
Generation Method
How to Use the Color Palette Generator
Choose Method
Select from random generation or choose a base color
Select Harmony
Pick from complementary, triadic, analogous, and more
Fine-tune
Adjust individual colors and check accessibility
Export
Download in CSS, JSON, Adobe ASE, or image formats
Color Harmony Types & Applications
Complementary
Two colors opposite on the color wheel
Perfect for: High contrast designs, call-to-action buttons
Triadic
Three colors evenly spaced on the wheel
Perfect for: Vibrant designs, playful brands
Analogous
Adjacent colors on the color wheel
Perfect for: Natural looks, serene designs
Monochromatic
Variations of a single color
Perfect for: Elegant designs, minimal aesthetics
Tetradic
Four colors forming a rectangle
Perfect for: Rich designs, complex layouts
Split-Complementary
Base color plus two adjacent to its complement
Perfect for: Balanced contrast, visual interest
Understanding Color Theory
Color Psychology
Design Applications
- Use 60-30-10 rule: 60% dominant, 30% secondary, 10% accent
- Consider cultural context - colors mean different things globally
- Test accessibility with our built-in contrast checker
- Maintain consistency across all brand touchpoints
Color Accessibility Guidelines
WCAG Contrast Standards
Best Practices
- Don't rely solely on color to convey information
- Test with color blindness simulators
- Ensure sufficient contrast for text and backgrounds
- Use patterns or textures in addition to color
- Consider users with various visual impairments
Frequently Asked Questions
What makes a good color palette?
A good palette has visual harmony, appropriate contrast for readability, and matches the mood/message of your design. It should work across different contexts and be accessible to users with visual impairments.
How many colors should be in a palette?
Most effective palettes have 3-5 colors. Follow the 60-30-10 rule: 60% dominant color, 30% secondary color, and 10% accent color. More colors can work but require careful balance.
Can I use these palettes commercially?
Yes! All palettes generated are free to use for personal and commercial projects. Colors themselves cannot be copyrighted, though specific brand color combinations might be trademarked.
How do I choose colors for my brand?
Consider your target audience, industry standards, cultural context, and desired emotional response. Test different combinations and get feedback from your target market before finalizing.
What's the difference between RGB and CMYK?
RGB (Red, Green, Blue) is for digital screens and uses additive color mixing. CMYK (Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Black) is for printing and uses subtractive color mixing. Always check print colors before final production.