Color Palette Generator
Create, lock, and customize balanced color palettes in seconds. Press the Spacebar to generate fresh schemes, preview how they look on real web interfaces, and export to Tailwind CSS, Figma, and CSS.
Night Black
Azure Blue
Cyan
Amber
Pure White
Live Website UI Application
Real-time preview of how your 5-color palette coordinates across interactive web components
Cohesive Color Palette in Action
See how the primary, accent, and background tones work in visual harmony across buttons, badges, and typography.
Trending Palettes & Inspiration
Click any palette to instantly load it into the interactive generator
How to Generate Perfect Color Palettes
Press Spacebar & Lock Colors
Tap the Spacebar to generate new 5-color combinations. When you find a color you love, click its lock icon to keep it while generating new matches around it.
Preview UI & Export
Examine the live website UI application preview to see how your colors coordinate across headers, buttons, and cards, then export straight to Tailwind CSS, Figma, or CSS variables.
Principles of Great Palette Design
Visual Balance in UI
Dedicate 60% of your interface to a dominant neutral background, 30% to a supporting secondary color for cards and headers, and 10% to a vibrant accent for high-priority calls to action.
WCAG 2.1 Standards
Ensure readable contrast between foreground text and backgrounds. Strive for at least a 4.5:1 ratio for normal body copy and 3:1 for large display titles and interface icons.
Evoking Emotion
Pastel palettes convey softness and modern elegance, vibrant schemes energize startups and SaaS products, and deep dark modes project luxury and focus.
Warm vs Cool Dynamics
Pairing a cool foundational hue (like deep slate or navy) with a warm pop accent (like sunset amber or coral) naturally guides user attention across the screen.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does locking colors work?▼
Click the lock icon on any color column to lock it in place. When you press the Spacebar or click Generate, locked colors remain unchanged while new harmonious colors are algorithmically generated around them.
How can I reorder colors in my palette?▼
Hover over any color column and click the arrow buttons at the top to shift that color left or right. This allows you to arrange colors by dominance or role before exporting.
Can I export generated palettes into Tailwind CSS or Figma?▼
Yes! Clicking "Export" opens the Export Modal where you can generate ready-to-paste configurations for Tailwind CSS v4 (@theme variables), Tailwind CSS v3 (theme.extend.colors), Figma design tokens, and CSS custom variables.
How are the palette generation algorithms calculated?▼
Palettes are calculated using classical color harmony theory (complementary, analogous, triadic) coupled with perceptual luminance curves. This ensures that palettes have adequate contrast, a solid anchor tone, and balanced accents rather than randomized clashes.