About Color Palette Generator
Create harmonious color palettes using classical color theory: Monochromatic, Analogous, Complementary, Split-Complementary, Triadic, and Tetradic. Lock individual colors, shuffle with spacebar, and export to CSS, Tailwind, or JSON.
Key Capabilities & Features
- Six harmonic color schemes: Complementary, Analogous, Triadic, Tetradic, Monochromatic, and Split-Complementary
- Spacebar quick-shuffle to rapidly explore aesthetic color combinations
- Lock individual swatches to preserve favorite colors while randomizing the rest
- Live Color Blindness vision simulation directly applied to all swatches
- Export palettes to CSS Variables, Tailwind Config, and JSON
- Calculates closest Tailwind CSS shade match for your base color
How to Use Color Palette Generator
Select Harmony Rule
Choose between Complementary, Analogous, Triadic, Tetradic, or Monochromatic harmony.
Lock & Randomize
Press Spacebar to randomize. Click the lock icon on any swatch you want to keep.
Export Your Scheme
Copy your custom palette as CSS Variables, a Tailwind theme config, or JSON.
Privacy & In-Browser Execution Guarantee
100% client-side privacy. All calculations and styling execute locally in your browser with zero server uploads.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I lock multiple colors while randomizing others?
Yes! Click the 'Lock' button on any swatch to keep it frozen while pressing Spacebar generates new compatible colors for the unlocked slots.
How does the harmony calculation work?
Harmonies are calculated using classical color wheel geometric angles (e.g. 180° for complementary, 120° for triadic, 90° for tetradic) projected through the HSL color model.