Color Palette Generator

Create beautiful, harmonious color palettes using color theory. Perfect for designers, developers, and brand creators.

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✨ Key Features

🎨 Color Harmony

Generate harmonious color schemes using proven color theory principles

♿ Accessibility Check

Built-in contrast ratio analysis for WCAG compliance and readability

📁 Export Formats

Export to CSS, SCSS, JSON, or Adobe Swatch Exchange formats

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🎯Choose Palette Type

🎨 Color Theory Guide

🌈 Palette Types Explained

🎨 Monochromatic:

Uses variations of a single hue. Creates a cohesive, calming effect. Perfect for minimalist designs.

🌈 Analogous:

Uses colors next to each other on the color wheel. Creates harmony and is pleasing to the eye.

⚡ Complementary:

Uses colors opposite on the color wheel. Creates high contrast and vibrant designs.

🔺 Triadic:

Uses three evenly spaced colors. Offers strong visual contrast while maintaining harmony.

♿ Accessibility Guidelines

WCAG AA:

Minimum contrast ratio of 4.5:1 for normal text, 3:1 for large text.

WCAG AAA:

Enhanced contrast ratio of 7:1 for normal text, 4.5:1 for large text.

🎯 Best Practices:
  • • Test colors with actual content
  • • Consider colorblind users (8% of men)
  • • Use tools to verify contrast ratios
  • • Don't rely on color alone for information

🎨 Design Tips

  • • Use 60-30-10 rule: 60% dominant, 30% secondary, 10% accent
  • • Start with grayscale, then add color
  • • Consider cultural color meanings
  • • Test on different devices and lighting
  • • Keep brand consistency in mind