Color Palette Generator
Pick a base color, choose a harmony rule, and copy the HEX values. Built for quick UI and brand exploration—not for skipping contrast checks.
Color Palette Generator
Create beautiful color schemes from a base color.
Analogous Palette
How to create a palette
- Pick a base color with the picker or by typing a HEX value.
- Choose a palette type (analogous, complementary, triadic, and so on).
- Review the set as individual swatches and as a group.
- Copy HEX codes into CSS, Figma, or your token file.
Practical tip
Start from a color that already fits the brand mood. Use the loudest generated hue for accents, not full-page backgrounds, unless contrast still holds.
Understanding color harmonies
Analogous
Neighbors on the wheel. Usually calm and cohesive.
Best for: Quiet brand UIs and nature-inspired themes.
Complementary
Opposites on the wheel. High contrast by design.
Best for: CTAs and moments that need to pop.
Triadic
Three hues spaced evenly. Balanced but lively.
Best for: Bold products that still need structure.
Tetradic
Two complementary pairs. Lots of range—easy to overdo.
Best for: Complex systems where one color stays dominant.
Shades
Same hue with black added. Darker steps of one color.
Best for: Minimal UIs and depth without new hues.
Tints
Same hue with white added. Softer, lighter steps.
Best for: Backgrounds and gentle surfaces.
Frequently asked questions
What is the 60-30-10 rule?
Use about 60% dominant color, 30% secondary, and 10% accent. It started in interiors and works well on sites: large surfaces for the dominant hue, supporting UI for the secondary, and buttons or highlights for the accent.
How many colors should a website use?
Most solid sites stick to a small core—often two or three primary hues—then use tints and shades for variation. More colors can work, but they need clear roles or the UI starts to feel noisy.
Can I export formats other than HEX?
This generator focuses on HEX because it is the common web handoff format. Convert any value to RGB or HSL with the Color Picker on this site when you need another model.
Which harmony should I start with?
Analogous for calm brand UIs, complementary when you need a strong call-to-action contrast, triadic when you want energy without picking colors at random. Try two types against the same base before locking anything.
Do generated palettes guarantee accessibility?
No. Harmony rules do not measure contrast. After you pick a scheme, run text and control pairs through a contrast checker and adjust lightness until WCAG AA (or AAA) clears.
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