Free Color Tools
Color Palette Generator
Build analogous, complementary, triadic, or monochromatic palettes from one HEX color.
What this tool does
Explore structured color relationships from one starting point.
The generator converts a base HEX color into HSL, shifts hue or lightness according to the selected color relationship, and returns five copyable HEX colors.
Analogous, complementary, triadic, and monochromatic schemes provide distinct starting structures rather than random swatches.
Use the tool
Generate a five-color palette
Choose a base color and relationship, then copy any generated HEX value.
Generated palettes are a starting point. Check text combinations in the Color Contrast Checker before using them for accessible interface copy.
How to use it
Three quick steps
- 1Enter or pick the base HEX color.
- 2Choose an analogous, complementary, triadic, or monochromatic relationship.
- 3Copy the colors and verify accessible text combinations separately.
Worked example
Build a complementary campaign palette
Start with a brand blue and generate supporting colors across the color wheel.
FAQ
Questions about the color palette generator
Practical details about using the tool and understanding its result.
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