How to Use the Color Palette Tool
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Choose Your Method
Select from Templates (pre-made palettes), Generator (color theory), or Custom (create your own) tabs to get started.
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Select or Generate Colors
Browse template palettes by category, generate using color schemes like complementary or triadic, or create custom palettes manually.
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Edit and Refine
Click any color to edit with the color picker, drag colors to reorder them, or use the shuffle button for new arrangements.
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Check Accessibility
Use the contrast checker to ensure your color combinations meet WCAG accessibility standards for text readability.
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Export Your Palette
Export your final palette as CSS variables, SCSS, Tailwind config, JSON data, or PNG image for use in your projects.
Key Features
Template Palette Library
Choose from a curated collection of professional color palettes organized by categories like nature, modern, vintage, and more.
Color Theory Generator
Generate harmonious palettes using color theory principles including complementary, triadic, analogous, monochromatic, and split-complementary schemes.
Multi-Format Import/Export
Import palettes from CSS variables, SCSS, Tailwind config, JSON, or hex lists. Export to any of these formats plus PNG images.
Accessibility Contrast Checker
Built-in WCAG contrast checker with AA/AAA compliance indicators to ensure your color combinations meet accessibility standards.
Interactive Color Editor
Click any color to edit with a color picker, drag to reorder colors, and adjust brightness with real-time preview.
Custom Palette Creation
Create and save your own custom color palettes with personalized names and unlimited color combinations.
What is a Color Palette Viewer?
A color palette viewer is a design tool that helps you create, organize, and manage color schemes for your projects. It combines color theory principles with practical features like format conversion, accessibility checking, and template libraries to streamline your design workflow and ensure professional, harmonious color combinations.
Why Use Our Color Palette Tool?
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Professional Color Theory
Generate scientifically balanced color schemes using proven color theory principles for visually appealing designs.
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Developer-Friendly Exports
Export directly to CSS variables, SCSS, Tailwind CSS, or JSON formats for seamless integration into your development workflow.
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Accessibility Compliance
Built-in WCAG contrast checking ensures your color choices meet accessibility standards for inclusive design.
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Template Library
Access hundreds of professionally curated color palettes organized by style and category for instant inspiration.
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Complete Privacy
All processing happens locally in your browser - your color palettes and preferences stay private and secure.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color formats can I import?
You can import palettes from CSS variables (:root), SCSS variables ($color), Tailwind config files, JSON objects, or simple hex color lists. Both file upload and text paste are supported.
How does the color theory generator work?
The generator uses mathematical color relationships on the color wheel to create harmonious palettes. Choose from complementary (opposite colors), triadic (three evenly spaced colors), analogous (adjacent colors), and more.
What accessibility standards does the contrast checker follow?
The tool follows WCAG 2.1 guidelines, checking for AA (4.5:1 ratio), AAA (7:1 ratio), and AA Large text (3:1 ratio) compliance to ensure your colors work for users with visual impairments.
Can I edit individual colors in a palette?
Yes! Click any color swatch to open the color picker editor. You can also drag colors to reorder them or use the shuffle button to randomly rearrange the palette.
What export formats are available?
Export your palettes as CSS custom properties, SCSS variables, Tailwind CSS config, JSON data objects, or PNG images. Each format is optimized for different development workflows.
How many colors can a palette contain?
Template palettes typically have 5 colors, but custom palettes can contain 3 or more colors. The tool automatically handles different palette sizes and extends them when needed for templates.