What Does the Color Palette Generator Do?
Pick one base color and this generator builds a complete, harmonious five-color palette using classic color-theory schemes: complementary, analogous, triadic, tetradic, split-complementary, monochromatic and shades. Every swatch shows its HEX code, copies with a single click, and the whole palette is exported as ready-to-paste CSS custom properties. A random button explores fresh starting colors when you need inspiration.
How to Build a Palette
- Choose your base color with the picker (or hit 🎲 Random).
- Select a scheme — the palette updates instantly.
- Click any swatch to copy its HEX code.
- Copy the generated
:root { --color-1: … }CSS block to drop the whole palette into a project.
Which Scheme Should You Choose?
- Complementary — the base plus its opposite on the color wheel; maximum contrast, great for call-to-action buttons against a brand color.
- Analogous — neighbors on the wheel; serene, natural-feeling combinations for backgrounds and gradients.
- Triadic / Tetradic — three or four evenly spaced hues; vibrant and balanced, good for illustrations and dashboards that need several distinct accents.
- Split-complementary — contrast without the harshness of a straight complement; a safe pick for beginners.
- Monochromatic / Shades — one hue at different lightness levels; the backbone of clean UI design systems (hover states, borders, backgrounds).