How to Use the Color Palette Generator
- 1. Generate a palette. Press Space to create a new 5-color harmonious palette. Each press produces a completely different combination.
- 2. Lock colors you like. Click the lock icon on any swatch to keep that color while regenerating the rest. Lock two or three to build around specific brand colors.
- 3. Copy hex codes. Click any swatch to copy its hex code to your clipboard. Use the “Copy All” button to copy all 5 hex values at once.
- 4. Download or share. Download the palette as a PNG image, copy the share URL to send to collaborators, or export CSS variables for direct use in code.
What You Can Do With This Generator
Lock Favorite Colors
Keep one or more swatches fixed while the generator rebuilds the rest of the palette around them.
Copy Hex Codes
Click a swatch for a single hex value or copy the full 5-color palette for design files and code.
Export CSS Variables
Turn a palette into ready-to-use CSS custom properties for websites, apps, and prototypes.
Download PNG Palettes
Save a clean palette image for moodboards, client presentations, brand decks, and creative briefs.
Use Palettes for Websites, Brands, UI, and Social Graphics
A strong color palette helps every visual decision feel more intentional. Use the generator to explore website color palettes, brand colors, app interface themes, social post designs, presentation visuals, and moodboards before committing to a final direction.
Share Palette URLs With Your Team
Shared generator links preserve the 5 hex colors in the URL, so collaborators can open the same palette, lock individual swatches, remix the combination, or copy the exact color values into their own design workflow.
Explore More Color Inspiration
Browse curated palettes and color pages when you want a starting point instead of generating from scratch.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need an account to use the generator?
No. The generator is completely free with no signup required. Your saved palettes are stored locally in your browser.
How does the generator create harmonious palettes?
Palettes are generated using hue rotation — colors are spaced evenly around the color wheel and adjusted for saturation and lightness balance, producing combinations that work well together without clashing.
Can I use the generated palettes in commercial projects?
Yes. Hex color codes are mathematical values and cannot be copyrighted. Any palette you generate is free to use in personal and commercial design work.
What format does the PNG download use?
The downloaded image shows all 5 color swatches with their hex codes. It is sized for use in presentations, moodboards, and design briefs.