Palettes that work together, instantly.
Generate a random palette or pull one straight out of an image. Click any swatch to copy its hex code.
About this tool
Picking colors that actually work together is harder than it looks — most "random" color pickers just shift the hue without considering how the colors relate to each other. This tool builds palettes using real color theory (analogous, complementary, and triadic relationships) so the result feels intentional rather than accidental.
If you already have a color in mind — a brand color, a photo, a piece of art — the image extractor pulls the actual dominant colors out of it, so your palette stays grounded in something real instead of guesswork.
How to use it
- Switch between the "Generate" tab (random palettes) and "Extract from image" tab (colors pulled from a photo).
- In Generate mode, click any swatch to copy its hex code, or click the lock icon to keep a color while reshuffling the rest.
- In Extract mode, drag and drop an image — five dominant colors will be pulled out automatically.
- Use the hex codes directly in your CSS, design tool, or brand guidelines.
Why use this one
Palettes are generated using analogous, complementary, and triadic color relationships, not just random hue shifts.
Keep the one color you like and regenerate the rest around it.
Pull the actual dominant colors out of any photo using on-device pixel sampling.
Click any swatch to copy its hex code instantly — no extra steps.
Frequently asked questions
How does the image color extraction work?
The tool samples pixels from your uploaded image directly in the browser using the Canvas API, groups similar colors together, and returns the five most common ones. Nothing is uploaded to a server.
What's the difference between analogous, complementary, and triadic palettes?
Analogous palettes use colors next to each other on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel. Complementary palettes pair opposite colors for high contrast. Triadic palettes use three evenly spaced hues for a balanced, vibrant look — the generator mixes all three approaches.
Can I keep one color and regenerate the rest?
Yes — click the lock icon on any swatch before generating a new palette. Locked colors stay fixed while the rest shuffle.
How many colors should a website palette have?
Most well-designed interfaces use 4–6 colors total: one or two primary brand colors, a couple of neutrals for text and backgrounds, and one accent color for calls to action. More than that tends to feel inconsistent.
What's the difference between a palette generator and a color picker?
A color picker gives you one color at a time. A palette generator considers relationships between multiple colors — contrast, harmony, and balance — so the set works together rather than being chosen individually.