Color Palette Generator

Generate beautiful color schemes from any base color. Complementary, analogous, triadic, and more. Export as CSS variables.

Base Color

Scheme Type

Complementary Scheme

About Color Palettes

A color palette is a set of colors chosen to work together in a design. Good palettes create visual harmony, guide the viewer's eye, and communicate mood and brand identity.

Color Harmony Schemes

Complementary: Two colors directly opposite on the color wheel. Creates maximum contrast and vibrancy.
Analogous: Three to five colors adjacent on the wheel. Produces serene, harmonious designs.
Triadic: Three colors evenly spaced (120° apart). Vibrant yet balanced.
Tetradic (Rectangle): Four colors forming a rectangle. Rich and versatile but requires careful balancing.
Monochromatic: Variations of a single hue at different lightness levels. Clean and unified.

Using CSS Variables

Export your palette as CSS custom properties for easy theming. Define them in :root and reference them with var(--color-1) throughout your stylesheets. This makes it trivial to swap themes or tweak colors globally.

FAQ

How do I pick a good base color?

Start with a color that matches your brand or mood. The generator will create harmonious combinations from any base.

What is the difference between triadic and tetradic?

Triadic uses 3 colors evenly spaced (120° apart). Tetradic uses 4 colors (90° apart) for richer combinations.

Can I export the palette for my project?

Yes, click 'Export CSS Variables' to copy the palette as CSS custom properties ready to paste into your stylesheet.

Which scheme is best for beginners?

Analogous and monochromatic schemes are the easiest to use because the colors naturally harmonize.

Color Palette Generator

About Color Palettes

Color Harmony Schemes

Using CSS Variables

FAQ

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