Color Palette Generator

Generate beautiful color palettes with complementary, triadic, and analogous harmonies. Extract colors from images. Export CSS, HEX, or Tailwind code.

How to Use Color Palette Generator

Select a harmony mode and click Generate Random to create a palette
Click any swatch to manually edit its HEX value, or lock colors to keep them
Upload an image to extract its dominant colors automatically
Use the WCAG tab to check contrast ratios between any two colors
Export as CSS variables or Tailwind config, or save palettes for later

Frequently Asked Questions

What are complementary colors?

Complementary colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel — like blue and orange, or red and green. They create high contrast and visual impact when used together in design.

What is the 60-30-10 color rule?

Use your dominant color for 60% of the design, secondary color for 30%, and accent color for 10%. This creates visual balance. Our generator suggests palettes that follow this rule.

What is WCAG color contrast?

WCAG (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines) requires a minimum 4.5:1 contrast ratio for normal text (AA) and 7:1 for AAA compliance. Our checker instantly shows if your colors pass.

How do I export colors to CSS?

Click 'Export CSS' to get your palette as CSS custom properties (variables) ready to paste into your stylesheet. Also exports as Tailwind config and individual HEX/RGB values.

Can I extract colors from an image?

Yes, upload any image and our tool extracts the 5 most dominant colors using canvas analysis — no server upload required. Your image never leaves your browser.

Is the Color Palette Generator really free to use?

Yes — every FreeFixo tool, including the Color Palette Generator, is 100% free with no paywall, no premium tier, and no usage limits. You do not need to create an account, enter a credit card, or share an email.