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Colour palette generator

Pick one colour and get a harmonious five-colour palette: analogous, complementary, triadic or shades. Click any swatch to copy its hex code.

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How to use the Color Palette Generator

  1. 1Pick a base colour.
  2. 2Choose a harmony mode.
  3. 3Click a swatch to copy its hex code.

Supported formats and limits

  • Palettes are computed in HSL colour space.
  • Four harmony modes: analogous, complementary, triadic, shades.
  • Output is hex; convert to RGB or HSL with the Color Converter.

Common uses

  • Starting a brand palette.
  • Choosing chart colours.
  • Picking a theme for a presentation.

Frequently asked questions

Are these accessible combinations?

Harmony is about looks, not readability. Check text/background pairs with the Color Contrast Checker before shipping.

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