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Color Palette Viewer & Generator

Create, view, and manage color palettes with advanced features. Generate palettes using color theory, import from various formats, check accessibility contrast, and export to CSS, SCSS, Tailwind, JSON, or PNG formats.

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How to Use the Color Palette Tool

1

Choose Your Method

Select from Templates (pre-made palettes), Generator (color theory), or Custom (create your own) tabs to get started.

2

Select or Generate Colors

Browse template palettes by category, generate using color schemes like complementary or triadic, or create custom palettes manually.

3

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.

4

Check Accessibility

Use the contrast checker to ensure your color combinations meet WCAG accessibility standards for text readability.

5

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?

1

Professional Color Theory

Generate scientifically balanced color schemes using proven color theory principles for visually appealing designs.

2

Developer-Friendly Exports

Export directly to CSS variables, SCSS, Tailwind CSS, or JSON formats for seamless integration into your development workflow.

3

Accessibility Compliance

Built-in WCAG contrast checking ensures your color choices meet accessibility standards for inclusive design.

4

Template Library

Access hundreds of professionally curated color palettes organized by style and category for instant inspiration.

5

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.

Color Palette Viewer & Generator