Color Palette Generator
Generate harmonious color palettes online for free. Create monochromatic, analogous, complementary, triadic and more palettes. Export to CSS, SCSS, Tailwind and JSON.
Base Color
Harmony Type
Generated Palette
Export
:root {
--color-1: #3CE0F6;
--color-2: #3CB2F6;
--color-3: #3C83F6;
--color-4: #3C55F6;
--color-5: #523CF6;
}About Color Palettes
A color palette is a set of colors that work harmoniously together. Understanding color relationships is fundamental to creating visually pleasing and professional designs.
Types of Harmonies
- Monochromatic: Variations of a single color (different tints and saturations)
- Analogous: Adjacent colors on the color wheel, creating smooth transitions
- Complementary: Opposite colors on the color wheel, creating high contrast
- Triadic: Three colors equally spaced on the color wheel
- Tetradic: Four colors forming two complementary pairs
When to Use Each Harmony
Monochromatic palettes are elegant and easy to use. Analogous create soft and natural designs. Complementary are ideal for grabbing attention. Triadic and tetradic are more complex and vibrant, great for creative projects.
Usage Tips
Use the 60-30-10 rule: 60% dominant color, 30% secondary color and 10% accent color. Test your palette in different contexts (light/dark) and check contrast for accessibility. Consider the cultural meaning of colors for your target audience.
Frequently Asked Questions
A harmonious palette uses colors that work well together, based on color theory principles like complementarity and analogy.