Color Palette Generator
Extract beautiful color palettes from images, generate complementary and analogous color schemes, and export as CSS variables, SCSS, or design tokens. Includes WCAG accessibility checker.
Upload Image
Upload an image to extract its dominant colors
About Color Palette Generator
Our color palette generator is a comprehensive tool for designers, developers, and creatives who need to work with colors. Extract dominant colors from any image, generate harmonious color schemes based on color theory, and export your palettes in various formats for immediate use in your projects.
The tool includes advanced features like WCAG accessibility checking to ensure your color combinations meet web accessibility standards, making it perfect for creating inclusive designs that work for everyone.
Key Features
- Extract colors from uploaded images using advanced algorithms
- Generate complementary, analogous, and triadic color schemes
- Export palettes as CSS variables, SCSS, or JSON design tokens
- WCAG accessibility checker with contrast ratio analysis
- Support for Hex, RGB, HSL, and HSV color formats
- Real-time color preview and adjustment
- Copy individual colors or entire palettes to clipboard
- Browser-based processing for complete privacy
How To Use
Extract Colors from Images
- Upload an image (JPG, PNG, WebP supported)
- Adjust the number of colors to extract (2-20)
- View the extracted color palette
- Click any color to copy its hex code
Generate Color Schemes
- Select a base color from your palette or color picker
- Choose scheme type (complementary, analogous, triadic)
- View the generated color harmony
- Export in your preferred format
Color Theory & Schemes
Complementary Colors
Colors opposite each other on the color wheel. Creates high contrast and vibrant designs.
Analogous Colors
Colors next to each other on the color wheel. Creates harmonious and pleasing combinations.
Triadic Colors
Three colors evenly spaced on the color wheel. Offers vibrant yet balanced palettes.
WCAG Accessibility
Our tool includes a built-in WCAG (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines) checker that analyzes contrast ratios between colors in your palette. This ensures your color combinations meet accessibility standards for:
- AA Normal Text: Minimum contrast ratio of 4.5:1
- AA Large Text: Minimum contrast ratio of 3:1
- AAA Normal Text: Enhanced contrast ratio of 7:1
- AAA Large Text: Enhanced contrast ratio of 4.5:1
Export Formats
CSS Variables
Perfect for modern CSS frameworks
:root {
--primary: #3b82f6;
--secondary: #64748b;
}SCSS Variables
For Sass/SCSS projects
$primary: #3b82f6;
$secondary: #64748b;
$accent: #10b981;Design Tokens
JSON format for design systems
{
"primary": "#3b82f6",
"secondary": "#64748b"
}Privacy and Security
All image processing and color extraction happens entirely within your browser. Your images never leave your device or get uploaded to any server, ensuring complete privacy and security. This makes it safe to work with confidential design materials without any risk of data exposure.
Common Use Cases
Web Design
Create cohesive color schemes for websites, ensuring accessibility compliance and visual harmony.
Brand Identity
Extract brand colors from logos and create extended palettes for consistent brand applications.
UI/UX Design
Generate accessible color palettes for user interfaces with proper contrast ratios.
Print Design
Create color palettes for print materials, posters, and marketing collateral.
Frequently Asked Questions
What image formats are supported?
Our tool supports JPG, PNG, WebP, and GIF image formats. For best results, use high-quality images with clear color definition.
How many colors can I extract from an image?
You can extract between 2 and 20 colors from any image. The tool uses advanced clustering algorithms to identify the most dominant and representative colors.
What is WCAG compliance and why is it important?
WCAG (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines) ensures your color combinations have sufficient contrast for users with visual impairments. Our tool checks contrast ratios to help you create inclusive designs.
Can I use the generated palettes commercially?
Yes, all color palettes generated by our tool are free to use for any purpose, including commercial projects. Colors themselves cannot be copyrighted.
How do I copy colors to use in my design software?
Simply click on any color in the palette to copy its hex code to your clipboard. You can then paste it directly into your design software or code editor.