Color Palette Generator
Build harmonious 5-color palettes from any seed — analogous, triadic and more.
The Color Palette Generator produces harmonious 5-color schemes from any seed color using classic color theory: analogous neighbors, monochromatic lightness steps, triadic thirds of the wheel, or complementary opposites. Every swatch shows its hex code with one-click copy.
Choosing colors is the hardest part of any design project; deriving them from color-wheel relationships guarantees they work together before you fine-tune. Generate from a brand color you already have, or hit the dice for a random starting point.
Palettes render as labeled swatches plus a copy-all CSS list for quick pasting into stylesheets. Everything is computed locally in your browser.
Scheme
Copy all as CSS list
Palettes derive from the seed using HSL color theory — analogous, monochromatic, triadic or complementary harmony. Great starting points for UI and brand color decisions.
How to use the Color Palette Generator
- Pick a seed color (type hex or use the picker).
- Choose a scheme: analogous, monochromatic, triadic or complementary.
- Read your five-color palette.
- Copy individual hex values or the whole list.
- Roll the dice for random inspiration.
Frequently asked questions
What is color harmony?
Harmonious palettes use geometric relationships on the color wheel — analogous colors sit side by side, complementary opposite, triadic in thirds — relationships the eye finds naturally balanced.
Which scheme should I use?
Analogous suits calm, cohesive brands; complementary gives punchy contrast; triadic is vibrant and playful; monochromatic is safest for professional UI. Start from your message, then refine.
Are these palettes accessible?
Not automatically — harmony is about aesthetics. Contrast between text and background still needs checking with a contrast tool, which this site also offers in the developer tools.
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