Palette Exporter

Export your color palettes to multiple formats including CSS variables, SCSS, JSON, and Tailwind configurations.

Professional Color Management Tool

Create, edit, and export color palettes in various formats. Perfect for design systems, web applications, and cross-platform projects.

Palette Name

:root {
  --color-primary: #0066cc;
  --color-secondary: #6b7280;
  --color-accent: #f59e0b;
  --color-success: #10b981;
  --color-error: #ef4444;
}

Understanding Color Palette Formats

CSS Custom Properties (Variables)

CSS variables provide a native way to define reusable values in CSS. They offer several advantages:

Runtime updates without page reload
Cascade and inheritance support
Easy theme switching capabilities
Native browser support without compilation

:root {
  --color-primary: #0066cc;
  --color-secondary: #6b7280;
  --color-accent: #f59e0b;
}

.button {
  background-color: var(--color-primary);
  color: white;
}

SCSS Variables

SCSS variables are preprocessor variables that get compiled to static CSS values. Benefits include:

Compile-time error checking
Mathematical operations and color functions
Nested variable scope
Integration with SCSS mixins and functions

$color-primary: #0066cc;
$color-secondary: #6b7280;
$color-accent: #f59e0b;

.button {
  background-color: $color-primary;
  &:hover {
    background-color: darken($color-primary, 10%);
  }
}

JSON Format

JSON format is ideal for:

Cross-platform compatibility
Integration with design tools
API responses and data storage
Configuration management

{
  "name": "Brand Palette",
  "colors": {
    "primary": "#0066cc",
    "secondary": "#6b7280",
    "accent": "#f59e0b"
  }
}

Tailwind Configuration

Tailwind CSS configuration allows you to:

Define custom colors for utility classes
Maintain consistency with design system
Generate shades and tints automatically
Use with JIT (Just-In-Time) compilation

module.exports = {
  theme: {
    extend: {
      colors: {
        primary: '#0066cc',
        secondary: '#6b7280',
        accent: '#f59e0b',
      },
    },
  },
};

Best Practices for Color Palette Management

Version Control: Keep palette files in version control
Documentation: Include usage guidelines and examples
Naming Conventions: Use consistent, semantic names
Accessibility: Include contrast ratios and WCAG compliance info
Backup: Maintain backups of palette configurations

Integration with Design Tools

Modern design tools support various ways to export and sync color palettes:

Figma: Export via plugins or API
Sketch: Generate style variables
Adobe XD: Export design tokens
InVision: Design System Manager export

Frequently Asked Questions

Which format should I use for my project?

Choose based on your project needs: CSS variables for runtime flexibility, SCSS for preprocessor features, JSON for cross-platform compatibility, or Tailwind for utility-first CSS frameworks.

Can I import palettes from design tools?

Yes! Our tool supports importing JSON palettes exported from various design tools. Just ensure the JSON structure matches our expected format with color names and values.

How do I maintain consistency across platforms?

Export your palette to JSON format as a single source of truth, then use build tools to generate platform-specific formats. This ensures all platforms use the same colors.

What about color space conversion?

Our tool currently handles HEX color values. For other color spaces (RGB, HSL, etc.), consider using additional color conversion tools before importing.