Color Palette Generator
Pick a base colour or upload an image and get a harmonious palette with hex codes you can paste into CSS or Figma.
What Color Palette Generator does
Calculates related colours (complementary, analogous, etc.) and shows swatches with codes.
Features
Harmony modes
Switch schemes and compare quickly.
Copy hex
One click per swatch.
Image extract
Pull colours from a reference photo.
Real examples
SaaS landing
Blue primary + neutral greys from complementary mode.
Food blog
Warm palette extracted from a soup photo.
How to use Color Palette Generator
- 1
Choose a starting colour 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 colour relationships work with live examples.
Pro tips
- Pick one dominant, one accent, one neutral.
- Test #fff and #000 text on each swatch.
Common mistakes
- Using low-contrast text on accent colours.
- Too many equally loud colours on one screen.
- Skipping accessibility check for buttons.
Privacy note
Runs in your browser. Uploaded images for extraction are not sent to Sounez servers.
When not to use this tool
Print projects still need CMYK review with a professional proof.
Frequently Asked Questions
Commercial use?
Yes - the palette you build is yours.
Saved palettes?
Copy codes to your project file.
Can I pull colours from a photo?
Yes - upload an image to extract a starting palette.
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