Color Generator

Color Palette Generator

Effortlessly use and customize color palettes for Tailwind CSS and other design projects. Enter a color to create your unique theme or explore existing color schemes.
Format:
Please enter a valid color

jungle

orchid

sepia

celadon

padua

cerulean

cornflower

amethyst

maroon

sweetPink

peachOrange

reef

rose

pink

fuchsia

purple

violet

indigo

blue

sky

cyan

teal

emerald

green

lime

yellow

amber

orange

red

stone

neutral

zinc

gray

slate

Free Color Tool

What is Color Palette Generator?

Create stunning color themes for Tailwind CSS projects with intelligent color series generation

The Color Palette Generator is a powerful tool that uses the @arco-design/color library to generate complete color series from any base color. Input any valid color value (HEX, RGB, HSL, or OKLCH) to generate 11 shades ranging from lightest (50) to darkest (950), following Tailwind CSS theme conventions.

Perfect for designers and developers working with design systems. These colors ensure consistency across your project and can be directly applied to Tailwind CSS or custom stylesheets. The generator also supports dark mode color schemes for comprehensive theme coverage.

Key Features

Multiple Formats

Support for HEX, RGB, HSL, and OKLCH color formats

11 Shades

Complete color series from 50 to 950 following Tailwind conventions

One-Click Copy

Click any color block to instantly copy its value to clipboard

Dark Mode

Toggle between light and dark mode color schemes

Custom Colors

Input any color to generate your own color series

CSS Variables

Export colors as CSS custom properties for easy integration

Accessibility

Built-in contrast checking for accessible color combinations

Live Preview

See how colors look in both light and dark contexts

How to Use

01
Choose Format

Select your preferred color format (HEX, RGB, HSL, or OKLCH)

02
Select Color

Choose from preset colors or input your own custom color

03
Toggle Mode

Switch between light and dark mode to see different schemes

04
Copy Values

Click any color block to copy its value to clipboard

05
Export CSS

Copy CSS variables or use individual color values

06
Apply to Project

Use colors in Tailwind config or custom CSS

About the Color Algorithm

Dynamic Gradients

Based on arco-design's color algorithm with dark mode optimization

11 Gradient Steps

Following Tailwind's theme rules with 6th color as primary

Inverted Dark Mode

Light algorithm inverted and fine-tuned for dark themes

Consistent Saturation

Ensures color harmony across all shades

About OKLCH Color Format

OKLCH is a perceptually uniform color space that represents colors in a way that better matches human perception. The format consists of three components:

L Lightness

Ranges from 0 (black) to 1 (white)

C Chroma

Represents the colorfulness or saturation

H Hue

Color angle in degrees (0-360)

OKLCH provides better perceptual uniformity and is especially useful for creating accessible color palettes and smooth gradients.

Pro Tips

Use the 6th shade — Typically used as the primary color in Tailwind themes

Test contrast ratios — Ensure text is readable on colored backgrounds

Create consistency — Use the same color family across your design system

Consider dark mode — Test your palette in both light and dark modes

Use OKLCH for precision — Better for creating accessible color scales

Export as CSS variables — Easier to maintain and update across projects

Our Color Palette Generator uses industry-standard algorithms to create professional color series that ensure consistency and accessibility in your design systems.