Build your palette from scratch.
Pick each color yourself, lock the ones you love, randomize the rest, then save, share or export your palette.
Palette creator
Build a palette from scratch. Click a color to change it.
Tip: press Space to randomize. Locked colors (🔒) stay the same. You can have 2 to 10 colors.
Take it with you
Copy your palette in the format you need, download a picture of it, or share a link.
My saved palettes
Saved on this device, in this browser only.
Nothing saved yet. Name your palette and press Save.
How to use this tool (step by step)
Small steps, each with the reason behind it. Perfect for beginners, and a handy checklist for experts.
Change a color
- Click the big colored area of any column.
- Pick a color in the window that opens, or type a HEX code in the box under it.
- The palette updates immediately.
Why we do this: You are in full control: every color can be exactly what you want.
Add or remove colors
- Press + Add color to add a new one next to the last.
- Press the ✕ button on a column to remove it.
- Use the arrows to move a color left or right.
Why we do this: Different projects need different sizes. Three colors for a logo, eight for a chart.
Let the tool help
- Press Randomize (or the Space key) for a fresh idea.
- Press the lock 🔒 on colors you want to keep first.
- Or press a match style, such as Complementary, to fill the palette from your first color.
Why we do this: Randomizing is the fastest way to discover combinations you would not think of. Locking keeps the good parts.
Save or share
- Type a name and press Save palette.
- Press Copy share link and send the link to anyone: it opens with your palette.
- Press Download PNG to get a picture of the palette.
Why we do this: Saved palettes come back next time you visit, and a link lets friends or clients see exactly what you made.
Use it in your project
- Press Copy CSS for website variables.
- Press Copy SCSS or Copy JSON for other tools.
- Paste into your code or design program.
Why we do this: Different tools expect different formats, so copying the right one saves time.
Questions people ask
Quick answers.
Where are my saved palettes stored?
In your own browser on this device. They are not uploaded. If you clear your browser data or use another device, use the share link or PNG instead.
How do I share a palette?
Press Copy share link. The colors are stored in the link itself, so anyone who opens it sees your palette.
What is the maximum number of colors?
Ten. Most designs need only five or six.
Can I start from an AI suggestion?
Yes. Use the AI Color Palette Generator, then press Edit in Palette Creator.