Color Palette Generator
Generate harmonious color palettes from any base color using six color-theory schemes: complementary, analogous, triadic, tetradic, monochromatic, and shades. Click any swatch to copy. Runs in your browser.
About Color Palettes
Generates harmonious palettes from color theory: complementary, analogous, triadic, tetradic, monochromatic, and shades. For contrast checks use theWCAG Contrast Checker, and for fully random colors the Random Color Generator.
Secure & Private Client-Side
This tool runs entirely in your browser. No data is sent to any server, ensuring your information remains private and secure.
About Color Palette Generator
Generate harmonious color palettes from any base color using six color-theory schemes: complementary, analogous, triadic, tetradic, monochromatic, and shades. Click any swatch to copy. Runs in your browser.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which schemes are supported? expand_more
Complementary (opposite on the wheel), analogous (adjacent), triadic (evenly spaced three), tetradic (rectangle four), monochromatic (varied lightness), and shades (gray steps).
How do I pick a good base color? expand_more
Use your brand primary, or click the shuffle button for a random starting point. Switch schemes to explore variations without changing the base.
How do I make sure my palette is accessible? expand_more
After generating a palette, test foreground and background pairings with the [WCAG Contrast Checker](/tools/contrast-checker/).
Want fully random colors instead? expand_more
Use the [Random Color Generator](/tools/random-color-generator/) for unconstrained random swatches.
Is my color uploaded? expand_more
No. Everything runs locally in your browser.
Common Use Cases
- UI Design: Spin up harmonious palettes for new design systems.
- Branding: Explore triadic and tetradic schemes for logos.
- Illustration: Pick analogous colors for cohesive artwork.
- Data Viz: Generate distinguishable categorical colors.