Color Palette Generator
Pick a base color or upload an image and get a harmonious palette with hex codes you can paste into CSS or Figma — no design app required.
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What Color Palette Generator does
Calculates related colors using color theory (complementary, analogous, triadic, etc.) and shows live swatches with copyable hex codes.
Features
Harmony modes
Switch schemes and compare quickly.
Copy hex
One click per swatch.
Image extract
Pull colors from a reference photo.
Real examples
SaaS landing
Blue primary + neutral grays from complementary mode.
Food blog
Warm palette extracted from a soup photo.
How to use Color Palette Generator
- 1
Choose a starting color or image.
- 2
Switch harmony type.
- 3
Copy hex values you like.
- 4
Test contrast for text pairs.
Who it is for
Web developers
Ship a coherent UI without opening a design app.
Brand starters
Explore directions before hiring a designer.
Students
Learn how color relationships work with live examples.
Pro tips
- Pick one dominant, one accent, one neutral for a clean system.
- Test #fff and #000 text on each swatch to check contrast before committing.
Common mistakes
- Using low-contrast text on accent colors.
- Too many equally loud colors on one screen.
- Skipping accessibility check for buttons.
Privacy note
The color generator runs entirely in your browser. Uploaded images for color extraction are not sent to Sounez servers — all processing happens locally on your device.
When not to use this tool
Print projects still need CMYK review with a professional proof. Web hex codes do not translate directly to print CMYK values, so always verify print output with a designer or proof print before production.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use generated palettes commercially?
Yes. Any palette you generate on this page is yours to use without restriction in personal, commercial, or client projects. There is no licensing fee or attribution requirement.
Can I save my color palettes?
Copy the hex codes into your project file, a design tool like Figma, or a notes document. Sounez does not store palettes between sessions, so copy before closing the tab.
Can I pull colors from a photo?
Yes — upload an image to extract a starting palette from the dominant colors in the photo. This is useful for matching a brand identity to existing photography or visual assets.
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