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Color Palette Generator

Configuration

Generated Palette

RGB(59, 223, 246)
RGB(59, 130, 246)
RGB(81, 59, 246)

Accessibility (WCAG Contrast)

#3bdff6Best on black:13.07:1 ✓ AA
#3b82f6Best on black:5.71:1 ✓ AA
#513bf6Best on white:6.35:1 ✓ AA

Export Palette

:root {
  --color-1: #3bdff6;
  --color-2: #3b82f6;
  --color-3: #513bf6;
}

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This tool is provided as-is for convenience. Output should be verified before use in any production or critical context.

Programmatic Access

Color Palette Generator is also callable as a free HTTP JSON API at https://aidevhub.io/api/color-palette/generate/ — GET with query parameters or POST with a JSON body, no authentication, CORS enabled, 50 requests/day per IP. Responses return { ok, tool, result, meta }. 

curl -s "https://aidevhub.io/api/color-palette/generate/?color=%233b82f6&scheme=analogous"

Machine-readable contract: /api/tool/color-palette-generator.json All API endpoints: /agents/ LLM site index: /llms.txt

Agent Invocation

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Dedicated API endpoint

Deterministic outputs, machine-safe contracts, and production-ready examples.

Dedicated API

https://aidevhub.io/api/color-palette/generate/

OpenAPI: https://aidevhub.io/api/openapi.yaml

GET /api/color-palette/generate/ Generate a color palette
GET /api/color-palette/convert/ Convert a color

Unified Runtime API

https://aidevhub.io/api/tools/run/?toolId=color-palette-generator&a=...

GET and POST are supported at /api/tools/run/ with identical validation and limits.

Limit: 30 req / 60s, input max 256 KB.

REST API

Base URL

https://aidevhub.io/api/color-palette/

50 requests/day per IP. No authentication required. CORS enabled. OpenAPI spec

Endpoints

GET /api/color-palette/generate/ Generate a color palette
GET /api/color-palette/convert/ Convert a color

Example

curl "https://aidevhub.io/api/color-palette/generate/?color=%233b82f6&scheme=analogous"

Example Response

{
  "colors": [
    {
      "hex": "#3b82f6",
      "name": "Dodger Blue"
    }
  ]
}

How to Use Color Palette Generator

  1. 1

    Pick your primary color

    Use the color picker or enter a HEX value to select a base color. This anchors your palette; all generated colors relate harmoniously to it.

  2. 2

    Choose a harmony rule

    Click a harmony button: Complementary (opposite), Analogous (adjacent), Triadic (three spaced), Tetradic (four-square), or Monochromatic. See colors regenerate instantly.

  3. 3

    Customize individual colors and lock favorites

    Click the color picker icon on each swatch to manually edit. Click the lock icon to freeze colors when regenerating. Click 'Show Shades' to see lightness variations.

  4. 4

    Export palette in your format

    Select export format (CSS, SCSS, Tailwind, JSON, array) and copy or download. Use directly in your stylesheet or design system.

  5. 5

    Test accessibility

    Check WCAG contrast ratios at the bottom. Green ✓ means AA-compliant text. Use the suggestions to ensure readable color pairs.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Color Palette Generator?
Color Palette Generator creates harmonious color palettes using color theory. It supports complementary, analogous, triadic, tetradic, and more harmony types with export to CSS, Tailwind, and JSON.
How do I use Color Palette Generator?
Pick a base color and choose a harmony type. The tool generates a matching palette that you can fine-tune by locking individual colors. Export the final palette as CSS variables, Tailwind config, SCSS, or JSON.
What color harmony types are available?
It supports complementary, analogous, triadic, tetradic, split-complementary, and monochromatic harmonies. Each generates a mathematically balanced color scheme based on color wheel relationships.