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Color Palette Generator

Algorithmic palette generator and color wheel harmonizer. Explore classical harmonies, curated aesthetic moods, swatch locking, and instant multi-format export.

Client-Side Engine

Executed locally via HTML5 Canvas & Web API. Zero server upload.

BASE SEED COLOR

HARMONY / MOOD ALGORITHM

SWATCH COUNT

QUICK MOOD PRESETS:

ACTIVE HARMONY PALETTE • HIT SPACE TO REROLL UNLOCKED SLOTS0 Locked

OPTICAL GEOMETRY MAP

360° Chromatic Wheel & Hue Distribution

Triadic: 3 Equidistant Angles (120° Spacing)

HUE MAPTRIADIC

INDIVIDUAL SWATCH ANGLES & CHROMATIC METRICS:

WORKFLOW PROTOCOL

How to Use This Tool

Pick Seed or Spacebar

Choose a starting seed color with the visual picker, enter a HEX value, or simply hit Spacebar to generate random harmonious palettes.

Select Harmony / Mood

Switch between classical mathematical harmonies (Triadic, Complementary, Analogous, Tetradic) or curated mood palettes (Cyberpunk, Warm Sunset, Nordic Minimal).

Lock & Fine-Tune

Lock the slots you love (🔒), adjust individual swatches with embedded pickers, or reorder cards to perfect your scheme.

Export & Transfer

Export as CSS custom properties, JSON tokens, CSV sheets, SVG vector palettes, or transfer directly into your persistent session workbench.

TECHNICAL EXPERTISE & METHODOLOGY

Frequently Asked Questions

How does Triadic (120°) color harmony work?+

Triadic harmony spaces three points equidistant around the 360° cylindrical hue circle (at 0°, 120°, and 240°). This creates dynamic, high-energy contrast while preserving natural optical balance.

Can I use keyboard shortcuts like Spacebar to generate?+

Yes! Press the Spacebar at any time on this page to instantly generate fresh variations for all unlocked swatches.

How do swatch locks work?+

When a card is locked (🔒), its exact color is preserved when you reroll. Unlocked slots will automatically recalculate to harmonize perfectly around your locked anchors.

Can I change the number of colors in the palette?+

Yes. Use the Swatch Count selector to generate schemes ranging from 3 to 8 discrete color slots.

INTERCONNECTED WORKFLOW