Developer Utilities · Free tool
Color Palette Generator
Generate 5-color harmonious palettes (analogous, complementary, triadic, tetradic, mono, random). Click to copy hex.
Harmony modes follow standard color-theory wheels. Analogous stays within ±30° of the base — calm and cohesive. Complementary uses opposite hues — high-contrast, eye-catching. Triadic / tetradic use 3 / 4 evenly spaced hues — vibrant. Monochrome varies only lightness for unified tone.
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What it does
Five-color harmonious palettes generated using standard color-theory wheels: analogous (within ±30° of base), complementary (180° opposite), triadic (3 evenly spaced), tetradic (4 evenly spaced), monochrome (vary lightness only), or fully random.
Embed this tool on your siteShow snippetHide
Paste this snippet into any page. Loads on-demand (lazy), no tracking scripts, and sized to most dashboards. Replace the height to fit your layout.
<iframe src="https://freetoolarena.com/embed/color-palette-generator" width="100%" height="720" frameborder="0" loading="lazy" title="Color Palette Generator" style="border:1px solid #e2e8f0;border-radius:12px;max-width:720px;"></iframe>How to use it
- Pick a harmony mode.
- Slide the base hue to taste (or use random).
- Click any swatch to copy that hex.
- Click 'Re-roll' to regenerate.
Frequently asked questions
- Which mode should I use for a brand palette?
- Analogous or monochrome give the most cohesive feel. Complementary works for high-contrast accents (CTA against neutral backgrounds). Triadic and tetradic are bolder — good for editorial or playful brands.
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