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Colour Palette Generator

Harmonious palettes from one colour.

  • 100% free
  • No sign-up
  • Runs in your browser

Colour theory, done for you

Start from your brand colour and get five swatches that belong together, based on classic colour-wheel harmonies.

Copy the HEX codes or ready-made CSS custom properties for your stylesheet.

  1. 1

    Pick a base colour

    Or hit Random.

  2. 2

    Choose a harmony

    Six classic schemes.

  3. 3

    Copy

    HEX list or CSS variables.

Frequently asked questions

Which harmony should I use?

Analogous feels calm and cohesive; complementary gives strong contrast for calls to action; monochrome is safest for UI.

How many colours does a site need?

Usually a primary, an accent and a set of neutrals is plenty.

Is my data uploaded anywhere?

No. Everything runs in your browser with JavaScript — nothing you type or open is sent to our servers.

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