Is this color palette tool free?

Yes. It is completely free, needs no signup, and runs in your browser.

Can I extract colors from an image?

Yes. Load a photo or logo and the tool pulls its main colors into a palette you can copy and reuse.

What color format do I get?

Hex codes, which you can copy with one click and paste straight into CSS, design tools, or slides.

Is my image uploaded anywhere?

No. Color extraction happens in your browser, so your image never leaves your device.

What is a complementary color palette?

Complementary colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create strong contrast, which is useful when you want one element to stand out.

Color Palette Generator: Free Hex Palettes

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Generate from Color

Select a Base Color:

Extract from Image

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Live UI Mockup

Mock Header

This is some sample text to see how the colors look in a real UI context. The button below uses the secondary color.

CSS Variables

How to generate a color palette

Start from a base color or generate a fresh set, and the tool builds a harmonious palette for you. Click any swatch to copy its hex code, ready to paste into your design tool, CSS, or slides.

Extract colors from an image

Have a photo or logo whose colors you love? Load the image and the tool pulls out its main colors into a palette you can reuse. It runs in your browser, so your image is not uploaded.

Understanding color harmonies

Complementary colors sit opposite each other and give strong contrast. Analogous colors sit next to each other and feel calm and cohesive. Triadic palettes use three evenly spaced colors for a balanced, lively look.

Where it helps

Website and app design.
Brand colors, logos, and social graphics.
Slides and presentations that need a consistent look.

Need to prep the image first? Shrink it with the image compressor or switch formats with the image converter. Browse all free tools.

Free and private

The palette tool is free, needs no signup, and keeps your images on your device with nothing uploaded.

Frequently asked questions

Is this color palette tool free?: Yes. It is completely free, needs no signup, and runs in your browser.
Can I extract colors from an image?: Yes. Load a photo or logo and the tool pulls its main colors into a palette you can copy and reuse.
What color format do I get?: Hex codes, which you can copy with one click and paste straight into CSS, design tools, or slides.
Is my image uploaded anywhere?: No. Color extraction happens in your browser, so your image never leaves your device.
What is a complementary color palette?: Complementary colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create strong contrast, which is useful when you want one element to stand out.

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