Color Palette Generator
The Color Palette Generator builds harmonious color schemes in seconds, either from proven color theory rules or by pulling the dominant colors out of any image. Pick a base color or upload a photo, and you get a ready-to-use palette with HEX codes you can copy straight into your project.
It serves web designers, brand builders, and anyone choosing colors for a creative project. Use Color Theory mode to turn one base color into a complementary, analogous, triadic, split-complementary, tetradic, or monochromatic scheme — or switch to From Image mode to extract 3 to 10 dominant colors from a picture.
How to Use the Color Palette Generator
Choose how to start
Stay on the Color Theory tab to build a palette from a base color, or switch to the From Image tab to extract colors from a photo.
Set your input
In Color Theory mode, pick a Base Color (color picker or HEX) and a Harmony rule. In From Image mode, drop or click to upload a PNG, JPG, GIF, or WebP and set the color count with the slider (3–10).
Generate the palette
Click Generate to build a theory-based scheme, or Extract Colors to read the dominant colors from your image. Your palette appears instantly with each color's HEX code and closest name.
Refine and export
Lock colors you like, then Shuffle the rest. Click any swatch to Copy its HEX, or export the whole palette as CSS, SCSS, Tailwind, JSON, or a PNG.
Features
Color Theory Generation
Turn a single base color into a palette using six harmony rules: complementary, analogous, triadic, split-complementary, tetradic, and monochromatic.
Image Color Extraction
Upload any image and a k-means clustering algorithm finds its dominant colors — ideal for matching a photo, logo, or piece of artwork.
Lock and Shuffle
Lock the colors you love, then shuffle the rest to iterate toward the perfect combination without losing what already works.
Multiple Export Formats
Copy your palette as CSS Variables, SCSS Variables, Tailwind Config, or JSON, or download it as a labeled PNG reference.
Palette History
Your last 20 palettes are saved locally so you can revisit and reload previous color combinations with a single click.
Color Names
Each swatch shows the closest named color, making your palette easier to communicate, remember, and share.
Adjustable Color Count
When extracting from an image, set the slider anywhere from 3 to 10 colors to get a palette as tight or as varied as you need.
One-Click HEX Copy
Click the copy icon on any swatch to grab its HEX code instantly — ready to paste into your design tool or stylesheet.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I generate a color palette?
On the Color Theory tab, pick a base color, choose a harmony rule, and click Generate. A full palette appears with each color's HEX code, ready to copy or export.
How do I make a palette from an image?
Switch to the From Image tab, then drop or click to upload a picture. Set how many colors you want with the slider (3–10) and click Extract Colors. The tool reads the image's dominant colors and turns them into a palette.
What is a complementary, analogous, or triadic palette?
These are color harmony rules based on positions on the color wheel. Complementary uses colors opposite each other (180°) for high contrast. Analogous uses neighboring colors for a calm, cohesive feel. Triadic uses three colors evenly spaced (120°) for a vibrant but balanced look.
Which harmony rule should I choose?
It depends on your goal: complementary for high contrast and impact, analogous for calm, cohesive designs, triadic for vibrant yet balanced color, and monochromatic for an elegant, unified feel. Split-complementary and tetradic sit in between for softer contrast or richer combinations.
How do I build a palette from one base color?
Enter your base color in the Base Color picker (or type its HEX), pick any harmony rule, and click Generate. Every color in the resulting palette is derived from that single base color using color theory math.
How do I get the HEX codes for my palette?
Each swatch shows its HEX code right on the palette. Click the copy icon on a swatch to copy a single code, or use the export menu to copy every color at once as CSS, SCSS, Tailwind, or JSON.
Are my images uploaded to a server?
No. All image processing and color extraction happen entirely in your browser. Your images never leave your device, so your work stays private.
What image formats are supported?
You can upload PNG, JPG, GIF, and WebP images, and extract between 3 and 10 colors from any of them.
Can I use these palettes commercially?
Yes. The colors you generate are not copyrighted and can be used freely in any personal or commercial project.
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