Random Color Palette Generator

Create a harmonious five-color palette in one click. Lock the colors you love, regenerate the rest, fine-tune any shade, then copy the HEX codes or download your palette as a PNG image. Free, with no sign-up.

Palette generator

Color harmony
Tip: press Space to generate a new palette. Lock a color to keep it.

How to Use the Palette Generator

  1. Pick a harmony: Random, Complementary, Analogous, Triadic or Monochromatic.
  2. Click Generate palette (or press Space) until you see colors you like.
  3. Lock the colors you want to keep with the lock icon. Locked colors stay in place when you generate again, and the new colors are built to match them.
  4. Edit any color by typing a HEX code or using the color picker.
  5. Save your palette: copy one HEX code, copy all five at once, or download a PNG image.

Color Harmonies Explained

Complementary

Uses colors from opposite sides of the color wheel, like blue and orange. Best for strong contrast and eye-catching designs.

Analogous

Uses neighboring hues, like yellow, orange and red. The result feels calm and natural, ideal for backgrounds and branding.

Triadic

Uses three hues evenly spaced around the wheel. It gives a vibrant, balanced color combination.

Monochromatic

Uses one hue in several lighter and darker shades. Simple, elegant and easy to use for websites and interfaces.

Using these colors with paint? HEX and RGB values describe light on a screen. Real paint mixes differently, so use the codes as a visual target. Our color mixing guides show how to mix colors with real paint.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this color palette generator free?

Yes. The generator is completely free, works in your browser and does not require an account.

How does the generator create harmonious colors?

It picks a base hue, then builds the other colors with color-wheel rules (complementary, analogous, triadic or monochromatic) and varies lightness and saturation so the five colors work well together.

Can I keep some colors and change the others?

Yes. Click the lock icon on any color. When you generate a new palette, locked colors stay the same and the new colors are matched to the first locked color.

How do I save my palette?

Click Copy all HEX to copy the five codes, or Download PNG to save an image of the palette with its HEX and RGB values.

Can I use the colors in Canva, Figma or CSS?

Yes. Paste the HEX codes into any design tool or stylesheet. RGB values are shown under each color if your software needs them.

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