Color palette generator and color wheel tool.

Use the color palette generator to create harmonious color schemes for any project. Choose a base color, apply a color harmony, and generate a balanced palette instantly.​

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1. Choose how you want to start.

Select a base color, upload an image to extract colors, or use the interactive color wheel to begin building your custom color palette.

2. Choose a color harmony.

Select from monochromatic, complementary, analogous, triadic, and other color harmony types to generate a structured color scheme.​

3. Preview your colors in action and simulate how your palette appears across different types of color blindness.

Your palette automatically generates on the page. Test out other color combinations in real time. Preview how your selected colors perform together and check their contrast ratio for accessibility.

4. Adjust your colors as needed.

Drag the color stops along the wheel to change colors or adjust the tint directly in the palette. ​

5. Start creating with your color palette.

Save your color palette to your library to use in all your creative projects.​

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Questions? We have answers.

What is a color wheel palette generator?

A color palette generator uses the color wheel to create harmonious color schemes based on relationships like complementary, triadic, and analogous combinations. Note: this feature does not use generative AI.

What are the main types of color harmonies?

Common harmonies include complementary, split-complementary, analogous, triadic, and monochromatic color schemes.​

​How do I create a complementary color scheme?

Select a base color, then choose “complementary.” The tool automatically selects the opposite hue on the color wheel.

How do I create a color scheme using the color wheel?

Start with a base color, then select a color harmony type. The color wheel automatically generates a structured color scheme you can refine and save.

What is the purpose of a contrast checker?

A color contrast checker measures the contrast ratio between foreground and background colors to help ensure text is readable and meets accessibility standards such as WCAG.

What is WCAG and why does it matter for color contrast?

WCAG (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines) sets international standards for digital accessibility. Meeting WCAG contrast requirements helps ensure text and interface elements are readable for users with visual impairments.​

What is an ideal contrast ratio?

WCAG recommends a minimum contrast ratio of 4.5:1 for normal text (AA compliance) and 7:1 for enhanced accessibility (AAA compliance).

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