Color Palette Generator

Generate harmonious color palettes from a base color.

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Features

8 Expert Algorithms

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

Shades & Tints System

Automatically generate 5 perfectly scaled shade variations for every color, providing a complete, ready-to-use design system for backgrounds and text.

Multi-Format Support

Switch instantly between HEX, RGB, and HSL formats. Seamlessly bridge your design and development workflow with precise color control.

One-Click Workflow

Copy individual hex codes, entire palettes, or specific shades instantly. Visual feedback ensures you always have the right color on your clipboard.

Tailwind CSS Ready

Export your entire palette as a production-ready Tailwind configuration object. Paste it directly into your config for instant integration.

Instant Inspiration

Stuck? Generate random, perfectly balanced harmonious palettes with one click to spark new design ideas and explore unique color combinations.

Precision Color Locking

Lock the colors you like and regenerate the rest of the palette. Iterate with precision until your color scheme is perfect.

WCAG Accessibility Built-in

Ensure your designs are inclusive. Our live contrast ratio matrix checks for WCAG AA and AAA compliance between all color combinations.

Advanced Color Picker

Use our intuitive visual picker or enter manual HEX values. Experience a tool that understands both design aesthetics and technical precision.

Real-time Canvas Preview

See your colors in action immediately. Responsive swatches, hover effects, and detailed shade views help you visualize your project before you build it.

Mobile-First Design

A fully responsive, touch-optimized interface that works perfectly on desktop, tablet, and mobile, allowing you to design on any device.

Developer-First Export

Get clean, production-ready CSS Custom Properties or SCSS Variables. Built for modern frameworks and traditional stylesheets alike.

About Color Palette Generator

Our Color Palette Generator is more than just a simple color picker; it's a comprehensive tool designed for professional web designers and front-end developers who prioritize color theory and accessibility. By leveraging advanced mathematical algorithms, this tool takes the guesswork out of creating balanced and harmonious color schemes.

In modern web development, a color palette needs to be more than just "pretty"—it needs to be functional. This generator creates a full design system for you, providing shades and tints that ensure consistent contrast across your entire UI. Whether you're building a sleek dark mode interface or a vibrant marketing landing page, you'll have the exact values you need in Tailwind CSS, SCSS, or standard CSS formats.

One of the most critical aspects of modern design is inclusive accessibility. Our tool features a built-in WCAG contrast checker that automatically analyzes every possible color combination in your palette. This ensures that your text remains readable for all users, helping you meet legal requirements and professional standards for web accessibility (A11y).

From rapid prototyping to building robust design systems, our Color Palette Generator provides the precision and flexibility required for high-end digital products. Explore complex harmonies like Double Split Complementary or keep it clean with Monochromatic gradients—the choice is yours.

How to Use Color Palette Generator

  • 1
    Select Your Base Color

    Start by choosing a primary hue using the visual color picker or by entering a specific HEX code. This color serves as the anchor for your entire palette.

  • 2
    Choose a Harmony Algorithm

    Select from 8 different color theory algorithms. Each option (like Triadic or Analogous) creates a different psychological feel and visual balance.

  • 3
    Refine and Lock Colors

    Find a color you love? Click the lock icon. You can then randomize the rest of the palette to find the perfect supporting colors while keeping your favorites.

  • 4
    Verify Accessibility

    Expand the Accessibility Check section. Review the contrast ratio matrix to ensure your background and text color combinations meet WCAG AA and AAA standards.

  • 5
    Export for Production

    Once satisfied, use the Export panel to get your palette in the format you need—Tailwind config, CSS variables, SCSS, or JSON.

Frequently Asked Questions

Our tool is built specifically for modern workflows. It combines advanced color theory (8 algorithms) with developer-first features like direct Tailwind CSS export and built-in WCAG accessibility checks, making it more than a visual tool—it's a production-ready system generator.
Simply use our 'Accessibility Check' feature. It provides a real-time matrix of all color combinations in your palette, showing precise contrast ratios and giving you 'Pass/Fail' badges for AA and AAA standards, ensuring your site is accessible and user-friendly.
Yes! Click the 'Export' button and select 'Tailwind'. This generates a JSON configuration object that you can copy-paste directly into your `tailwind.config.js`. It includes all your locked colors and their generated shades.
We use 8 scientifically-backed algorithms: Analogous, Monochromatic, Complementary, Split-Complementary, Double-Split-Complementary, Triadic, Tetradic, and Square. Each is based on standard color wheel relationships used by professional artists and designers.
HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) is often more intuitive for designers. Our tool allows you to view and copy in HEX, RGB, or HSL, giving you the flexibility to work in the format that best suits your coding or design environment.
This is a high-contrast harmony that uses four colors: two sets of complementary pairs. It creates a vibrant, rich, and complex look that provides more variety than a standard complementary palette while maintaining balance.