Question 1

What is a color palette generator?

Accepted Answer

A color palette generator is an online tool that helps you create harmonious color combinations for your designs. It uses color theory principles like complementary, analogous, and triadic relationships to suggest colors that work well together. You can lock colors you like, adjust individual shades, and export the result in formats like CSS, PNG, SVG, or JSON.

Question 2

What are color harmony modes?

Accepted Answer

Color harmony modes are rules based on the color wheel that produce visually balanced palettes. Our generator supports six modes: Random picks colors freely, Analogous selects neighboring hues for a cohesive feel, Complementary pairs opposite colors for strong contrast, Triadic uses three evenly spaced colors, Split-complementary offers a softer variation of complementary, Tetradic combines two complementary pairs, and Monochromatic creates variations of a single hue.

Question 3

How do I create a custom color palette?

Accepted Answer

Press the spacebar or click Generate to create a new palette. Lock any color you want to keep by clicking its lock icon, then generate again to randomize only the unlocked colors. You can also click a color to edit it manually, drag colors to reorder them, and add or remove colors to adjust the palette size.

Question 4

Can I export my color palette?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Click the Export button to download your palette as a PNG image, SVG file, CSS variables, or JSON data. You can also copy individual color codes with one click or share your palette via a unique URL that others can open and edit.

Question 5

How many colors should a good palette have?

Accepted Answer

Most design projects work best with 3 to 5 colors: a primary color, a secondary color, an accent, and one or two neutrals. Our generator starts with five colors by default, but you can add or remove colors to match your project needs. Fewer colors keep designs clean and consistent, while more colors offer flexibility for complex layouts.

Question 6

What is the difference between complementary and analogous colors?

Accepted Answer

Complementary colors sit on opposite sides of the color wheel (e.g. blue and orange) and create high contrast and visual energy. Analogous colors are neighbors on the wheel (e.g. blue, blue-green, green) and produce a calm, unified look. Use complementary palettes when you want elements to stand out, and analogous palettes when you want a harmonious, cohesive design.

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