Color Palette Generator
Generate harmonious color palettes from any base color using color theory. Choose complementary, analogous, triadic, split-complementary, or tetradic schemes. Copy all colors as CSS variables instantly.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is color harmony?
Color harmony refers to the arrangement of colors that are visually pleasing based on their positions on the color wheel. Harmonious palettes follow mathematical relationships between hues — such as opposite colors (complementary) or evenly spaced colors (triadic) — which create a sense of balance and cohesion in design.
When should I use complementary vs analogous colors?
Complementary colors (opposite on the wheel) create high contrast and visual tension — ideal for call-to-action buttons, highlights, or anywhere you want something to stand out. Analogous colors (adjacent on the wheel) are harmonious and low-contrast, making them excellent for backgrounds, neutral UI elements, or creating a calm, unified mood.
How do I use these colors in CSS?
Click "Copy all as CSS variables" to get a :root block with --color-1 through --color-N variables. Paste these into your stylesheet and reference them with var(--color-1) etc. For individual colors, click the Copy button on each swatch to copy the hex value directly.