Color Palette Generator

Extract colors from images and generate harmonious color palettes. Create monochromatic, analogous, complementary, triadic, and tetradic palettes with accessibility checking.

Image Upload

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Export Palette

Generated Palette

#081D2B
Contrast: AAA Large
17.20:1
#195E8D
Contrast: AA Normal / AAA Large
6.94:1
#3C9CDD
Contrast: AA Normal / AAA Large
6.99:1
#9DCEEE
Contrast: AAA Large
12.50:1
#FFFFFF
Contrast: AAA Large
21.00:1
5 colors

How to Use the Color Palette Generator

Generate beautiful color palettes in a few simple steps:

  • Upload an image to extract colors, or manually select a base color
  • Choose a palette type (monochromatic, analogous, complementary, etc.)
  • Adjust the number of colors if needed
  • Select colors you like and export in your preferred format

Palette Types Explained

Monochromatic

Uses variations in lightness and saturation of a single hue. Creates a cohesive, harmonious look.

Analogous

Uses colors that are adjacent on the color wheel. Creates a serene and comfortable design.

Complementary

Uses colors opposite each other on the color wheel. Creates high contrast and visual interest.

Triadic

Uses three colors evenly spaced around the color wheel. Creates vibrant yet balanced palettes.

Tetradic

Uses four colors arranged in two complementary pairs. Offers rich color variety.

Accessibility & Contrast

Our tool checks color contrast ratios to ensure your palettes meet accessibility standards:

  • AA Normal: 4.5:1 contrast ratio for normal text (16px+)
  • AAA Normal: 7:1 contrast ratio for normal text (16px+)
  • AA Large: 3:1 contrast ratio for large text (18px+ or 14px+ bold)