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8 best color palette generators in 2026

Looking for a color palette for an interface, a brand identity or a mockup? Here are 8 color palette generators to find the right combinations, from the fastest to the most creative.

6 are free and 2 are freemium. If you only try one, start with Coolors: a few clicks are enough to build a harmonious palette.

Updated 8 tools

  1. Eric's pick

    1. Coolors

    Coolors Top pick Generate palettes with the space bar. Best for: finding a palette in 2 minutes Freemium Web · Figma plugin · Mobile · Colors

    To build a palette fast: hit the space bar to generate colors and lock the ones you like. Freemium, available on the web, Figma and mobile.

  2. 2. Adobe Color

    Adobe Color Color wheel, harmonies and accessibility checks. Best for: harmonies from a brand color Free Web · Colors

    Ideal when you start from a brand color: its color wheel lets you build harmonies and check contrast. Free.

  3. 3. Khroma

    Khroma AI-generated palettes based on your taste. Best for: exploring unexpected pairings Free Web · Colors

    To discover new pairings: the AI learns your preferences and generates palettes that match your taste. Free.

  4. 4. Muzli Colors

    Muzli Colors Palette generator with UI previews. Best for: seeing a palette on a real UI Free Web · Colors

    Handy to see your colors on an actual interface and check whether they work together. Free.

  5. 5. Color Hunt

    Color Hunt Community-picked 4-color palettes. Best for: starting from a proven palette Free Web · Colors

    4-color palettes picked by the community. Perfect for finding inspiration fast. Free.

  6. 6. Dopely Colors

    Dopely Colors Palettes, gradients and color tools. Best for: gradients and variations Freemium Web · Colors

    To go further than a simple palette: explore color variations and create gradients. Freemium.

  7. 7. Flat UI Colors

    Flat UI Colors Flat palettes ready to copy. Best for: quick mockups Free Web · Colors

    Color palettes ready to copy with their HEX codes. Ideal for building a mockup quickly. Free.

  8. 8. Kaboompics

    Kaboompics Lifestyle photos with matching palettes. Best for: photos matched to a palette Free Web · Stock photos

    To build a palette from photos: find images paired with their colors to keep your visuals in tune. Free.

FAQ

What's the best free color palette generator?

To build a palette fast, Coolors is a great option with its free tier. If you start from a brand color, Adobe Color generates harmonies for free.

How do I build a palette from a brand color?

Enter your color's HEX code in Adobe Color. Its color wheel lets you generate harmonies, adjust the shades and check contrast.

Do I need to pay to build a good palette?

No! Of the 8 tools in this list, 6 are free and 2, Coolors and Dopely Colors, are freemium. Enough to build a palette without spending a cent.