Productivity
Color Palette Generator
Create balanced color palettes for websites, dashboards, brand drafts, and UI experiments.
Light
#bed7d1
Soft
#6fa699
Base
#16705a
Dark
#105141
Complement
#e98fa5
Complement soft
#f3c1ce
How to use this tool
- Pick a base color with the color input or type a hex value.
- Review the lighter, darker, base, complementary, and soft complementary swatches.
- Copy the hex values that fit your design system.
- Test contrast and readability before using the palette in production.
Practical examples
A founder can explore a simple palette before building a landing page.
A dashboard builder can find supporting colors around a primary brand color.
A content creator can pick consistent colors for thumbnails, charts, or lead magnets.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Using a palette without checking text contrast.
- Relying on too many saturated colors in one interface.
- Choosing colors only by taste while ignoring user readability.
- Forgetting hover, focus, warning, success, and disabled states.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How is the palette generated?
The tool creates lighter and darker versions of the base color plus a simple complementary color and soft complement.
Can I copy each hex value?
Yes. Each palette swatch includes a copy button for the hex color.
Should I check color contrast?
Yes. This tool helps explore colors, but you should still test text and UI contrast before publishing.