Color Palette Generator
Extract colors from images and generate harmonious color palettes. Create monochromatic, analogous, complementary, triadic, and tetradic palettes with accessibility checking.
Image Upload
Drop image here or click to upload
or click to select a file
Export Palette
Generated Palette
How to Use the Color Palette Generator
Generate beautiful color palettes in a few simple steps:
- Upload an image to extract colors, or manually select a base color
- Choose a palette type (monochromatic, analogous, complementary, etc.)
- Adjust the number of colors if needed
- Select colors you like and export in your preferred format
Palette Types Explained
Monochromatic
Uses variations in lightness and saturation of a single hue. Creates a cohesive, harmonious look.
Analogous
Uses colors that are adjacent on the color wheel. Creates a serene and comfortable design.
Complementary
Uses colors opposite each other on the color wheel. Creates high contrast and visual interest.
Triadic
Uses three colors evenly spaced around the color wheel. Creates vibrant yet balanced palettes.
Tetradic
Uses four colors arranged in two complementary pairs. Offers rich color variety.
Accessibility & Contrast
Our tool checks color contrast ratios to ensure your palettes meet accessibility standards:
- AA Normal: 4.5:1 contrast ratio for normal text (16px+)
- AAA Normal: 7:1 contrast ratio for normal text (16px+)
- AA Large: 3:1 contrast ratio for large text (18px+ or 14px+ bold)