Features

8 Palette Algorithms

Generate complementary, analogous, triadic, tetradic, split-complementary, double-split-complementary, square, and monochromatic color schemes based on proven color theory.

Shade & Tint Variations

Each palette color automatically generates 5 shade variations from lighter to darker, providing a complete color system for your designs.

Multiple Color Formats

View and copy colors in HEX, RGB, and HSL formats with instant format switching for maximum flexibility in your workflow.

Smart Copy Functionality

Copy individual colors, entire palettes, or specific shades with one click. Visuals help confirm your action instantly.

Tailwind CSS Export

Export your generated palette directly as a Tailwind CSS configuration object, ready to paste into your tailwind.config.js file.

Random Palette Generation

Generate random harmonious palettes with a single click for instant design inspiration and exploration of new color combinations.

Color Lock Feature

Lock specific colors you love while regenerating others, giving you precise control over your palette creation process.

WCAG Accessibility Checker

Built-in contrast ratio calculator shows WCAG AA and AAA compliance for all color combinations, ensuring accessible designs.

Visual Color Picker

Intuitive color picker with manual HEX input and color wheel integration for precise start color selection.

Real-time Preview

Instantly see how colors work together with large swatches, hover effects, and expandable shade variations in a modern interface.

Responsive Layout

Fully responsive interface optimized for desktop, tablet, and mobile devices with touch-friendly interactions.

Export to CSS & SCSS

Get production-ready CSS Custom Properties or SCSS Variables to integrate seamlessly into your existing projects.

About Color Palette Generator

Our comprehensive Color Palette Generator is the ultimate tool for designers and developers who need to create scientifically balanced and harmonious color schemes. Unlike basic color pickers, this tool uses advanced color theory algorithms to generate 8 different types of palettes, including the complex Double Split Complementary.

It is designed to fit modern workflows with dedicated support for Tailwind CSS export, alongside standard CSS and SCSS formats. The integrated WCAG accessibility checker ensures your color combinations meet industry standards for readability and contrast.

Whether you are building a design system, a new website, or just looking for inspiration, the layout provides a clear, distraction-free environment to explore, lock, and refine your colors. The tool creates a complete system of shades and tints for every color, ensuring you have all the variations needed for backgrounds, borders, and text states.

How to Use Color Palette Generator

Select Your Base Color

Use the visual color picker or enter a HEX code to choose your starting color. The entire palette will derive from this single hue.

Choose Palette Algorithm

Select from 8 palette types options such as Analogous, Monochromatic, or Double Split Complementary to generate different color harmonies.

Refine and Lock

Click the lock icon on any color you want to keep, then hit Randomize to generate new accompanying colors while preserving your favorites.

Check Accessibility

Toggle the Accessibility Check section to view a matrix of contrast ratios and pass/fail badges for WCAG AA and AAA compliance.

Copy or Export

Use the Export buttons to download your palette as CSS, SCSS, JSON, or copy the Tailwind configuration for immediate use in your project.

Color Palette Generator

Configuration

Export

Accessibility Check