What this tool does
Generate beautiful color palettes with multiple methods: random generation, image extraction, gradient creation, and color harmony. Export to CSS, Tailwind, PNG, SVG, or JSON.
Generate styled palettes
Extract colors from photos
Create CSS gradients
Color theory schemes
Random Palette Generator
Click on colors to copy. Lock colors to keep them when regenerating.
Quick Tips
About Color Palette Generator
Create beautiful color palettes with our free online generator. Multiple generation methods: random palettes with styles (vibrant, pastel, earthy, warm, cool, neon, muted), image color extraction using advanced quantization algorithms, CSS gradient generator with linear and radial support, and color harmony schemes (monochromatic, analogous, complementary, triadic, tetradic). Lock colors you like while regenerating others. Export palettes as CSS variables, Tailwind config, PNG swatch images, SVG files, or JSON data. All processing happens locally in your browser - your data never leaves your device.
Palette Generation Methods
Random Palettes
Generate beautiful color combinations with styles like vibrant, pastel, earthy, monochrome, warm, cool, neon, and muted. Lock colors you like while regenerating others.
Image Extraction
Upload any image to extract its dominant colors using advanced color quantization algorithms. Perfect for creating palettes from photos, artwork, or inspiration images.
Gradient Generator
Create beautiful CSS gradients with multiple color stops. Support for linear and radial gradients with customizable angles and positions.
Color Harmonies
Use color theory to create harmonious palettes: monochromatic, analogous, complementary, split-complementary, triadic, tetradic, and square schemes.
Export Formats
CSS Variables
Ready-to-use CSS custom properties for web projects.
Tailwind Config
Export as Tailwind CSS configuration for your theme.
PNG / SVG
Download palette swatches as image files.
JSON
Structured data with HEX, RGB, and HSL values.
Common Use Cases
- Web Design - Create consistent color schemes for websites and applications
- Brand Identity - Develop color palettes for logos, marketing materials, and style guides
- UI/UX Design - Generate accessible and harmonious interface colors
- Social Media - Create cohesive visual themes for posts and stories
- Presentations - Design professional slide decks with matching colors
- Digital Art - Find inspiration and extract colors from reference images
Understanding Color Harmonies
Monochromatic
Uses variations of a single hue with different saturation and lightness values. Creates a cohesive, elegant look.
Analogous
Colors adjacent on the color wheel (within 30°). Creates harmony and is easy on the eyes.
Complementary
Colors opposite on the wheel (180° apart). Creates high contrast and visual impact.
Split-Complementary
Base color plus two colors adjacent to its complement. Less tension than complementary.
Triadic
Three colors equally spaced (120° apart). Creates vibrant, balanced designs.
Tetradic / Square
Four colors in rectangle or square pattern. Rich palette with lots of variety.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does the image color extraction work?
We use a median cut color quantization algorithm to analyze your image and find the most dominant colors. The algorithm groups similar pixels together and finds the average color of each group, giving you a representative palette from the image.
What's the difference between random styles?
Each style generates colors with specific HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) ranges. "Vibrant" uses high saturation, "Pastel" uses high lightness and medium saturation, "Earthy" focuses on brown/orange hues, and so on.
Can I lock specific colors?
Yes! In the Random Palette tab, click the lock icon on any color to keep it fixed while regenerating the other colors. This is useful when you have a brand color you need to work with.
Is my uploaded image stored anywhere?
No! All image processing happens entirely in your browser using the HTML5 Canvas API. Your images are never uploaded to any server, ensuring complete privacy.
What export formats are available?
You can export your palette as CSS variables, Tailwind CSS configuration, PNG image (swatch preview), SVG (vector format), or JSON data with HEX, RGB, and HSL values.
How do I use the gradient CSS output?
Copy the generated CSS and paste it as the "background" property in your CSS. For example: background: linear-gradient(90deg, #3B82F6, #8B5CF6);