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Color Palette Generator

What is Color Palette Generator?

The Color Palette Generator is a free online tool that automatically creates harmonious color combinations based on color theory principles. With just one click, you can get professional-grade color schemes perfect for web design, graphic design, brand identity development, and UI/UX design. It applies six different color harmony theories—Monochromatic, Complementary, Triadic, Analogous, Split-Complementary, and Square—to provide visually balanced 5-color palettes. You can copy each color's HEX code with a single click, making it instantly ready for use in your design projects.

How to Use

  1. Click the 'Generate New Palette' button to automatically create a harmonious combination of 5 colors.
  2. The generated palette is created by applying one of six color theory principles (monochromatic, complementary, triadic, analogous, split-complementary, or square).
  3. The color harmony type applied is displayed at the top of the palette.
  4. Click on any color to automatically copy its HEX code (e.g., #FF5733) to your clipboard, ready to paste into design programs.
  5. Keep clicking the button to explore different palettes until you find a combination you love.

Use Cases

  • •Decide on main colors, accent colors, background colors, and text colors for website design all at once
  • •Plan brand color systems and explore color combination ideas during logo and brand identity development
  • •Select color themes for presentation slides and maintain visual consistency
  • •Reference color combinations when creating social media post design templates to unify brand image
  • •Plan color schemes for app UI design and set dark/light mode colors
  • •Choose harmonious colors for print materials (business cards, posters, flyers)
  • •Use as color palette references for illustration work

Color Theory Explained

Monochromatic uses various shades and tints derived from a single base color. Complementary uses colors positioned opposite each other on the color wheel, creating strong contrast effects. Triadic uses colors evenly spaced around the color wheel (120 degrees apart), creating balanced harmony. Analogous uses adjacent colors on the color wheel for a soft, natural feel. Split-Complementary uses a base color and the two colors adjacent to its complement, creating softer contrast than complementary. Square uses four colors spaced 90 degrees apart on the color wheel, providing rich color combinations.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a HEX code?

A HEX code is a way to represent colors in hexadecimal format. It uses the #RRGGBB format, where Red, Green, and Blue values are each expressed in the 00-FF range. For example, #FF0000 is pure red. It's used in most design programs (Photoshop, Figma, Sketch, etc.) and web development.

Can I save the generated palette?

The current version doesn't have a built-in save feature, but you can click each color to copy its HEX code and save it in a notepad or design program. Taking a screenshot to keep as a reference is also a good method.

Which color harmony is best?

It depends on your purpose. Monochromatic gives a minimal and sophisticated feel, complementary gives an intense and dynamic feel, and analogous gives a soft and natural feel. Choose the harmony that matches your brand image and content characteristics.

Can I use it for commercial projects?

Yes, all color palettes generated on Tool-Flow can be used freely in both personal and commercial projects. There are no copyright or license restrictions.