Color Picker & Palette Generator
Pick colors and generate beautiful color palettes instantly
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What is a Color Picker?
A color picker is a digital tool that allows you to select and identify colors visually. It provides you with the exact color codes in various formats (HEX, RGB, HSL) that can be used in web design, graphic design, digital art, and programming projects.
Our color picker tool goes beyond simple color selection by generating complete color palettes based on color theory principles. Whether you need monochromatic harmony, complementary contrast, or triadic balance, our palette generator creates professional color schemes instantly.
Understanding Color Palette Types
Monochromatic
Uses different shades, tints, and tones of a single color. Perfect for creating elegant, cohesive designs with subtle variations. Ideal for minimalist websites and brand identities.
Complementary
Combines colors opposite each other on the color wheel. Creates high contrast and vibrant designs. Great for making elements stand out and drawing attention to key features.
Analogous
Uses colors adjacent to each other on the color wheel. Creates harmonious, naturally pleasing combinations. Perfect for serene, comfortable designs like nature-themed websites.
Triadic
Uses three colors equally spaced on the color wheel. Offers vibrant contrast while maintaining harmony. Excellent for playful, energetic designs and modern interfaces.
Split-Complementary
Uses a base color and two colors adjacent to its complement. Provides strong contrast with more nuance than complementary. Great for sophisticated, balanced designs.
How to Use This Tool
Pick Your Color
Click on the color picker to visually select a color, enter a HEX code manually, or click "Random" for inspiration.
Get Color Codes
View and copy your color in HEX, RGB, and HSL formats. Click the copy button for instant clipboard access.
Generate Palettes
Choose a palette type (monochromatic, complementary, etc.) to generate a complete color scheme automatically.
Copy & Use
Click any color in the generated palette to copy its HEX code and use it in your design projects.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color format should I use?
HEX is most common for web design and CSS. RGB is ideal for digital screens and image editing. HSL is great for creating color variations because it separates hue, saturation, and lightness.
How do I create accessible color combinations?
Ensure sufficient contrast between text and background colors. The WCAG guidelines recommend a contrast ratio of at least 4.5:1 for normal text and 3:1 for large text. Use complementary or split-complementary palettes for good contrast.
Can I use these colors for commercial projects?
Absolutely! Colors cannot be copyrighted. All colors generated by this tool are free to use in any personal or commercial project without attribution.
Which palette type is best for my project?
Monochromatic for elegant, professional designs; Complementary for bold, attention-grabbing layouts; Analogous for harmonious, calming interfaces; Triadic for vibrant, balanced designs; Split-complementary for sophisticated contrast with harmony.