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Color palette generator

Generate color schemes, lock the colors you like, pull a palette from a photo and check text contrast.

  • Free
  • No sign-up
  • Works on any device

About Color palette generator

Generate harmonious color schemes, lock the colors you like and reshuffle the rest, or extract a palette from a photo. The built-in contrast check tells you whether text on a color is readable. Common schemes include complementary, analogous and triadic, based on positions on the color wheel.

How to use Color palette generator

  1. Set the options above. The result updates live.
  2. Change anything until it's just right.
  3. Copy the result or download it.

Why use this tool?

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Frequently asked questions

What is a complementary color scheme?

Two colors opposite each other on the color wheel, such as blue and orange. They give strong contrast, so use one as the accent.

Is Color palette generator free?

Yes. Color palette generator on Toolipedia is free to use, with no sign-up and no watermark.

Is it safe to use?

Yes. Everything is worked out in your browser, and nothing you enter is sent to our server.

Does it work on my phone?

Yes. It works in any modern browser on Android and iPhone, as well as on tablets and computers. There's nothing to install.

Do I need an account?

No. Just open the page and use the tool. There's no sign-up and no email needed.

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