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Free Online Color Palette Generator

Generate stunning color palettes online with our free color palette generator. Create harmonious color schemes using color theory principles or extract colors from images. Export to CSS, SCSS, Tailwind, JSON, PDF, and PNG formats.

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How to Generate Color Palettes

1

Choose Your Method

Select either 'Generate from Color' to create palettes using color theory, or 'Extract from Image' to get colors from an uploaded image.

2

Set Your Base Color or Upload Image

For generation mode, pick a base color using the color picker or enter a hex code. For extraction mode, drag and drop or select an image file.

3

Select Color Harmony Type

Choose from analogous, monochromatic, complementary, triadic, split-complementary, or tetradic color schemes based on your design needs.

4

Export Your Palette

Copy individual colors to clipboard or export the entire palette in your preferred format (CSS, SCSS, Tailwind, JSON, Image, or PDF).

Key Features

Color Theory-Based Generation

Create harmonious color palettes using established color theory principles including analogous, complementary, triadic, split-complementary, and tetradic schemes

Image Color Extraction

Upload any image and automatically extract a beautiful color palette from the dominant colors using advanced color analysis algorithms

Multiple Export Formats

Export your color palettes in various formats including CSS variables, SCSS, Tailwind CSS config, JSON, PNG images, and PDF documents

Interactive Color Preview

See your colors in an intuitive grid layout with hover effects to view hex codes and one-click copying to clipboard

What is a Color Palette Generator?

A color palette generator is a design tool that creates harmonious color combinations based on color theory principles or extracts colors from existing images. Our generator uses advanced algorithms to create visually pleasing color schemes that work well together, whether you're designing a website, creating artwork, or developing a brand identity. It supports various color harmony types like analogous, complementary, and triadic schemes, ensuring your colors follow established design principles.

Why Use Our Color Palette Generator?

1

Color Theory Foundation

All generated palettes are based on proven color theory principles, ensuring your color combinations are naturally harmonious and visually appealing.

2

Dual Generation Methods

Choose between algorithmic generation from a base color or intelligent extraction from uploaded images to match your specific design workflow.

3

Developer-Friendly Exports

Export palettes in multiple formats including CSS custom properties, SCSS variables, Tailwind config, and JSON for seamless integration into your projects.

4

Complete Privacy

All color processing happens locally in your browser - uploaded images never leave your device, ensuring complete privacy and security.

Frequently Asked Questions

What color harmony types are supported?

Our generator supports six color harmony types: analogous (colors next to each other on the color wheel), monochromatic (different shades of one color), complementary (opposite colors), triadic (three evenly spaced colors), split-complementary (base color plus two adjacent to its complement), and tetradic (four evenly spaced colors).

How does image color extraction work?

When you upload an image, our algorithm analyzes the pixels, groups similar colors together, and identifies the most dominant and visually interesting colors while filtering out very dark, light, or unsaturated colors to create a refined palette.

What export formats are available?

You can export palettes as CSS custom properties, SCSS variables, Tailwind CSS configuration, JSON objects, PNG images with color swatches and hex codes, or PDF documents perfect for sharing with clients.

Can I copy individual colors?

Yes, click on any color hex code displayed below the palette to instantly copy it to your clipboard. You can also hover over color swatches to see the hex values.

Are uploaded images stored anywhere?

No, all image processing happens entirely in your browser using client-side JavaScript. Your images never leave your device, ensuring complete privacy and security.