Color Palette Generator
Free online AI color palette generator for websites, UI, brands, and creative briefs. Generate 2 palettes from a word, mood, or short prompt.
Color palettes by theme
Browse curated palette collections by theme and explore matching color directions.
summer
31 palettesCool Sage Oasis
Soft Coastal Blossoms
fall
18 palettesSoft Harvest Hues
Dusty Autumn Walk
spring
11 palettesSoft Meadow Dawn
Pastel Spring Skies
cool summer
10 palettesSoft Coastal Breeze
Pastel Summer Skies
soft autumn
10 palettesDusty Autumn Hues
Soft Autumn Grove
soft summer
10 palettesSoft Seafoam Skies
Cool Blush Skies
All-in-one palette tools
From generation to validation and management—ship AI palettes faster
Why Use This Free Color Palette Generator
Generate palettes for websites, UI, brands, and creative projects. Copy HEX, save swatches, and move from idea to application faster.
Free online generator
Generate palettes instantly online without creating an account
Generate usable website and UI palettes
Get more balanced primary, secondary, accent, and support colors for real interfaces
Control color count, style, and direction
Adjust palette size and visual style to better match your brief or mood
Check contrast for readable combinations
Use contrast guidance to avoid hard-to-read text and background pairs
Works for brands, websites, and mood boards
Use one tool for product design, landing pages, brand concepts, and creative exploration
Copy HEX or save swatch images
Copy individual HEX codes fast or save the whole palette as an image for sharing
Put palettes to work faster
Free Color Palette Generator FAQ
Answers about prompts, images, HEX codes, contrast, and using palettes for website, UI, brand, or creative work
How does this color palette generator work?
- Prompt: Describe the use case, mood, and constraints in one short prompt.
- Color count: Choose 4-8 colors depending on how many roles your website, UI, or brand system needs.
- Type: Inspiration is mood-first; Application is better for practical website and UI palettes.
- Style: Warm, Cold, Bright, Dark, Pastel, or Vintage to steer the overall direction.
- Color family: Use multicolor for broader systems or monochrome for tighter visual consistency.
How do I write a good prompt for color palette generation?
- Use this format: use case + mood/style + constraints.
- Examples: "fintech dashboard, trustworthy blue, high contrast" or "beauty brand landing page, warm neutral, premium".
Can I generate a color palette from an image or photo?
Yes. DuckColor also includes an Image Picker tool where you can upload an image, extract key colors, and save the result as a swatch image. The homepage generator is still the fastest option when you want to start from words instead of an image.
Can I generate a palette from a word, mood, or brand name?
Yes. Short prompts like a mood, brand direction, or project type work well. Try inputs such as "calm wellness brand", "playful kids app", or "luxury wedding palette" and refine the result with color count and style.
What do I get after generating a palette?
- Each run returns 2 palette options for comparison.
- Each palette includes a name, a short description, and a HEX color list you can apply right away.
How do I copy HEX codes or save a palette?
- Click any swatch to copy its HEX code.
- Use "Save image" to download the palette as a swatch image.
Does DuckColor help with accessibility and contrast?
Yes. DuckColor checks text and background contrast and gives WCAG-based guidance to help you choose more readable color combinations.
Can I use these palettes for website, UI, or brand work?
DuckColor does not claim copyright over generated results. Colors themselves are typically not copyrightable, but you should still review final choices for trademarks, brand conflicts, accessibility, and project requirements.
Is this color palette generator free to use?
Yes. You can generate palettes, copy HEX codes, and save swatches without creating an account. Logging in may enable additional workspace features later.