Free Color Palette Generator

Create beautiful color palettes using color theory. Pick a base color and discover complementary, triadic, analogous, and other harmonious color combinations.

Choose Your Base Color

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Quick Presets

Color Format

Complementary Colors

Colors directly opposite on the color wheel. Creates high contrast and vibrant combinations.

Triadic Colors

Three colors evenly spaced around the color wheel. Creates balanced and harmonious combinations.

Analogous Colors

Colors adjacent to each other on the color wheel. Creates smooth and cohesive combinations.

Split Complementary

Base color plus the two colors adjacent to its complement. Offers contrast with less tension.

Monochromatic

Different shades, tints, and tones of the same color. Creates elegant and cohesive designs.

Tetradic (Double Complementary)

Four colors forming a rectangle on the color wheel. Rich and diverse color combinations.

🎨 Color Theory Guide

  • Complementary: High contrast, vibrant combinations. Great for call-to-action buttons and highlights.
  • Triadic: Balanced and harmonious. Perfect for brands wanting energy without overwhelming contrast.
  • Analogous: Smooth and cohesive. Ideal for nature-inspired designs and calming interfaces.
  • Split Complementary: Contrast with less tension than true complementary. Good for web design.
  • Monochromatic: Elegant and sophisticated. Perfect for minimalist designs and professional layouts.
  • Tetradic: Rich and diverse. Use sparingly to avoid overwhelming designs.

This tool uses the HSL color model to generate harmonious color combinations based on established color theory principles.