Color Palette Generator
Generate a harmonious 5 color palette with copy-ready hex codes.
Runs entirely in your browser. Nothing is uploaded or stored on a server.
How to use this tool
Pick a color scheme such as analogous, complementary, triadic, or monochromatic. You can set a base color with the color picker, or press "Random base hue" to start from a fresh random tone. Click "Generate palette" and the tool builds a harmonious 5 color palette. Click any swatch or its copy button to copy that hex code, or use "Copy all hex codes" to grab the full color scheme at once.
How the palette generator works
Colors are generated in the HSL color space because hue, saturation, and lightness are easy to shift in a controlled way. The generator takes a base hue and rotates it around the 360-degree color wheel for each scheme, then converts every resulting HSL value back into a standard six-digit hex color code that you can paste into CSS, design software, or a brand guide.
A real example
Suppose the base color is a blue at HSL(217, 80%, 60%). Choosing the analogous scheme rotates the hue by small steps, giving roughly HSL(187, 80%, 60%), HSL(202, 80%, 60%), HSL(217, 80%, 60%), HSL(232, 80%, 60%), and HSL(247, 80%, 60%). Converted to hex, that produces a set of blues and teals like #33c9d6, #339ad6, #3b82f6, #3b5cf6, #5c3bf6 that sit close together on the wheel and read as a matching set of tones, which is why analogous palettes feel calm and cohesive.
Common questions
What is a hex color code?
A hex color code is a six-digit value like #3b82f6 that describes red, green, and blue intensity in base 16. It is the most common way to specify colors in HTML, CSS, and most design tools, so every swatch here gives you a ready-to-paste hex value.
What does each color scheme mean?
Analogous colors sit next to each other on the wheel and look like matching tones. Complementary colors sit opposite each other for strong contrast. Triadic uses three evenly spaced hues. Monochromatic keeps one hue and varies the lightness. Random ignores harmony and just gives five unrelated colors.
Can I lock or keep a base color?
Yes. Set your brand or starting color in the color picker before generating, and the palette will be built around that hue. Press "Random base hue" only when you want the tool to pick a new starting color for you.
How do I copy the colors?
Click any swatch or its copy button to copy that single hex code to your clipboard. Use the "Copy all hex codes" button to copy the whole 5 color palette as a comma-separated list you can paste anywhere.
Is my data sent anywhere?
No. The entire palette generator runs in your browser using JavaScript. No colors, choices, or any other data are uploaded to a server or stored online.