What is the Color Palette Generator?
The Color Palette Generator is part of the ABD Web Tools Color Tools collection. Its job is simple: build harmonious palettes from a base colour. Instead of juggling desktop apps, browser extensions or paid subscriptions, you open one page, pick what you have and get a usable result immediately.
Everything runs locally in your browser, so your data never leaves your device. There are no daily limits, no accounts to create and no hidden upsells — the tool behaves exactly the same on your first visit and your thousandth.
How to use the Color Palette Generator
- 1Open the Color Palette Generator page — it loads instantly and works on desktop, tablet and mobile.
- 2Add a colour value or image using the input area above (paste, type or upload, depending on the tool).
- 3Adjust any available options so the output matches exactly what you need.
- 4Review colour codes you can paste straight into your design as it updates, then copy, download or share it in one click.
Key features
Completely free, forever
No account, no credit card, no trial period and no watermark on anything you produce.
Private by design
Everything runs locally in your browser, so your data never leaves your device.
Instant results
Output updates as you work, so you can convert your input and see the effect straight away.
Works on every device
A responsive interface with dark mode, keyboard shortcuts and accessible controls on phones, tablets and desktops.
Copy, download or share
One-click actions let you move your result into the next step of your workflow without retyping anything.
Part of a color tools suite
Jump straight to related color tools on ABD Web Tools when your task needs more than one step.
Who uses the Color Palette Generator?
- Building a brand palette from a single base colour
- Checking contrast for accessibility compliance
- Matching a colour sampled from a screenshot
- Converting between HEX, RGB and HSL for CSS
Tips for the best results
- Start with a small sample of a colour value or image to confirm the settings are right, then run the full job.
- Keep an original copy of your source file or text so you can always go back and try different options.
- Bookmark this page — the Color Palette Generator is free to use as often as you like, with no queue or usage cap.