Color Palette Generator

Generate harmonious color palettes from any base color.

Generator

Pick a base color (or use Random) and get five ready-made color harmonies: complementary, analogous, triadic, split-complementary, and monochromatic. Click any swatch to copy its HEX code. All calculations run in your browser.

About Color Palette Generator

Choosing harmonious colors makes designs and brands look consistent and professional. This tool uses standard color theory (HSL color wheel) to generate five palette types from a single base color: complementary, analogous, triadic, split-complementary, and monochromatic. You get multiple ready-to-use colors and can copy each HEX code with one click — no design software required. All calculations run in your browser.

How to use

  1. Set your Base color with the color picker or by typing a HEX code (e.g. #2563EB). Or click Random for inspiration.
  2. Scroll through the generated palettes. Each section shows a harmony type and its color swatches with HEX codes.
  3. Click any swatch to copy its HEX value to the clipboard for use in CSS, Figma, or other tools.

When to use

  • Starting a new brand or website and need a cohesive color set
  • Finding accent colors that work with an existing brand color
  • Creating charts, dashboards, or UI with distinct but harmonious colors
  • Learning color theory or exploring combinations quickly

Details

Colors are computed in HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness). Complementary = hue +180°. Analogous = hue ±30°. Triadic = hue +120° and +240°. Split-complementary uses hues at +150° and +210°. Monochromatic keeps the same hue and varies lightness. For precise RGB/HSL values, use our Color Converter on any chosen HEX.

Frequently Asked Questions

What palette types are generated?
Five types: (1) Complementary — one color opposite on the color wheel. (2) Analogous — two neighbors (e.g. ±30°). (3) Triadic — three colors 120° apart. (4) Split-complementary — base plus two colors near the complement. (5) Monochromatic — five shades of the same hue with different lightness. All are derived from the base color you choose.
Can I copy individual colors?
Yes. Click any color swatch to copy its HEX code (e.g. #2563EB) to your clipboard. You can then paste it into CSS, design tools, or any color picker.
Does it run in the browser?
Yes. All color math (HSL conversion and harmony calculation) runs in JavaScript in your browser. No data is sent to a server.
What is the difference between this and the Color Converter?
The Color Converter converts a single color between HEX, RGB, and HSL. This tool takes one base color and generates entire palettes (multiple harmonious colors) for design and branding.