Color Palette Generator — Free Online Color Tool
DeveloperGenerate beautiful color palettes from any base color. Get tints, shades, complementary and analogous colors with HEX codes and CSS variables instantly.
Tints (Lighter)
Shades (Darker)
Harmonious Colors
CSS Variables
:root {
--color-base: #CE2626;
--color-tint-1: #fae9e9;
--color-tint-2: #f0bebe;
--color-tint-3: #e79393;
--color-shade-1: #b92222;
--color-shade-2: #a51e1e;
--color-shade-3: #7c1717;
--color-complement: #31d9d9;
}About the Color Palette Generator — Free Online Color Tool
Our free color palette generator creates complete color palettes from any base color you choose. Pick a color using the color picker or enter a HEX code and instantly generate tints (lighter versions), shades (darker versions), complementary colors and analogous colors. Every color in the palette comes with its HEX code for easy copying. A ready-to-use CSS variables snippet is generated automatically, making it perfect for web designers, UI/UX designers, front-end developers, graphic designers and anyone working with color in digital projects.
How to Use the Color Palette Generator — Free Online Color Tool
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Choose your base color using the color picker or type a HEX code directly.
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Or click one of the preset palettes — Sunset, Ocean, Forest, Purple, Fire and more.
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View the automatically generated tints (lighter shades) and shades (darker shades).
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See complementary and analogous color suggestions.
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Click any color swatch to copy its HEX code to your clipboard.
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Copy the CSS variables snippet at the bottom for immediate use in your project.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between a tint and a shade?
A tint is a color mixed with white, making it lighter. A shade is a color mixed with black, making it darker. Our generator produces 5 tints and 5 shades from your base color, giving you a complete range from very light to very dark.
What are complementary colors?
Complementary colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel. They create high contrast and visual interest when used together. For example, the complementary color of blue is orange. Our tool calculates the true complementary color from your base HEX value.
What are analogous colors?
Analogous colors sit adjacent to each other on the color wheel. They create harmonious, pleasing color combinations. Our tool generates two analogous colors alongside your base color for a natural, cohesive palette.
Can I use the generated palette in CSS?
Yes. We generate a complete CSS custom properties (variables) snippet at the bottom of the page. Copy it directly into your stylesheet and reference colors like var(--color-base), var(--color-tint-1) etc.
What color formats does the tool support?
Currently the tool works with HEX color codes (e.g. #CE2626). You can enter any valid 6-digit HEX code or use the browser's native color picker which supports any color.
Is this tool free for commercial use?
Yes. All generated palettes and CSS code are free to use in personal and commercial projects with no attribution required.