Color Palette Generator
Generate beautiful color palettes from any base color. Get complementary, analogous, triadic, split-complementary, shades, and tints. Free online tool.
Why Use a Color Palette Generator?
Choosing harmonious colors is one of the most challenging aspects of design. A color palette generator takes the guesswork out by applying established color theory to create professional-looking combinations from a single base color. Whether you're designing a website, creating a brand identity, or working on any visual project, our tool provides six types of color harmonies instantly.
Key Features
- Six harmony types: complementary, analogous, triadic, split-complementary, shades, tints
- Click any swatch to copy its HEX value
- Visual preview of base color with live picker
How to Use
- Choose a base color using the input or color picker
- View all generated palettes below instantly
- Click any color swatch to copy its HEX code
Technical Details
Color harmonies are generated using HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) color space transformations. Complementary colors are 180° apart on the color wheel. Analogous colors are within 30° of the base. Triadic colors are 120° apart. Shades decrease lightness while tints increase it. All calculations happen in your browser.
FAQ
What's the difference between shades and tints?
Shades are created by adding black (decreasing lightness) to the base color, while tints are created by adding white (increasing lightness).
Can I use these palettes for commercial projects?
Absolutely! The generated palettes are free to use in any project, personal or commercial.
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