Free Color Palette Generator
Generate harmonious color palettes from any base color. Choose from complementary, triadic, analogous, split-complementary, tetradic and monochromatic schemes.
About the Color Palette Generator
This tool uses color theory to generate harmonious palettes from any base color you choose. Each scheme is based on the relationships between colors on the color wheel, ensuring that the generated swatches always look visually balanced and professional.
It supports six classic color schemes: Complementary (opposite on the wheel), Triadic (three equidistant colors), Analogous (neighbors on the wheel), Split-Complementary, Tetradic (four colors), and Monochromatic (tints and shades of one hue). Click any swatch to copy its HEX value to your clipboard.
How to Generate a Color Palette
Pick a Base Color
Click the color swatch or type a HEX code to set your starting color. This is typically your primary brand color.
Choose a Color Scheme
Select the harmony type that fits your design. Complementary is high-contrast; analogous is soft and cohesive.
Browse the Palette
The colour strip and individual cards appear instantly. Hover a swatch to see its HEX code.
Copy Your Colors
Click Copy under any swatch card to copy the HEX value to your clipboard.
Frequently Asked Questions
A complementary color sits directly opposite the base color on the color wheel (180° apart). Complementary pairs create the highest contrast and are ideal for call-to-action elements or vibrant UI designs.
A triadic scheme uses three colors evenly spaced 120° apart on the color wheel. It offers strong visual contrast while maintaining color balance, making it popular in bold illustration and graphic design.
Analogous colors sit next to each other on the color wheel (±30° from the base). They create a cohesive, harmonious look and are found abundantly in nature. They are ideal for backgrounds, dashboards and calm UI themes.
Monochromatic palettes are built entirely from tints (lighter) and shades (darker) of a single hue. This creates a minimal, sophisticated look and is widely used in modern SaaS product UIs and landing pages.