Color Palette Generator
Create beautiful color palettes instantly. Press spacebar to generate, export to any format, check accessibility. Free forever with no signup.
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Why Choose Filator's Color Palette Generator?
Unlimited Palettes
Save unlimited color palettes forever. Unlike Coolors (10-palette free limit) or Adobe Color (requires account), Filator never restricts your creativity.
No Signup Required
Start creating immediately with zero friction. Adobe Color requires Adobe ID, Canva needs an account, but Filator works instantly with no barriers.
20+ Export Formats
Export to CSS, Tailwind, Swift, Kotlin, and 16+ more formats. Coolors charges for PDF export; we provide all formats free forever.
How to Create Perfect Color Palettes
Filator's free color palette generator creates beautiful, harmonious color schemes instantly. Unlike Coolors (10-palette free limit), Adobe Color (Adobe account required), or Palettemaker (2-5 colors only), Filator offers unlimited palettes, unlimited colors, and 20+ export formats—all free with no signup.
Why Choose Filator's Color Palette Generator?
♾️ Unlimited Everything
Save unlimited palettes with unlimited colors. Coolors limits free users to 10 saved palettes and 5 favorite colors. Adobe Color requires an Adobe account to save anything. Filator has zero restrictions—create and save as many palettes as you need, forever.
🚀 20+ Export Formats
Export to CSS variables, SCSS, Tailwind CSS, Swift, Kotlin, JSON, SVG, PNG, PDF, and 12+ more formats. Coolors charges for PDF export. Adobe Color offers limited formats. Palettemaker restricts exports. Filator provides all formats free.
🔒 No Signup Ever
Start creating immediately with zero friction. Adobe Color requires Adobe ID. Canva needs account creation. Figma requires workspace login. Filator works instantly—no email, no password, no signup wall blocking your creativity.
♿ Accessibility Built-In
WCAG contrast checker shows AA/AAA compliance for every color pair. Color blindness simulator tests deuteranopia, protanopia, tritanopia. Coolors offers this in Pro tier only ($2.50/month). Filator includes it free.
How to Use the Color Palette Generator
- 1.Press spacebar or click "Generate" to create a random color palette instantly
- 2.Lock colors you like by clicking the lock icon, then generate again to keep those colors while changing others
- 3.Click any color to open the color picker and fine-tune hue, saturation, lightness, or enter specific hex/RGB values
- 4.Upload an image to extract dominant colors, or use the color picker to sample colors from anywhere on your screen
- 5.Check accessibility with the built-in WCAG contrast checker and color blindness simulator before finalizing
- 6.Export to your preferred format: CSS, Tailwind, Swift, Kotlin, SVG, PNG, PDF, or 14+ other options
Filator vs Competitors Comparison
| Feature | Filator | Coolors | Adobe Color | Palettemaker |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saved Palettes (Free) | Unlimited | 10 max | Account required | None (no save) |
| Signup Required | Never | To save palettes | Adobe ID required | No |
| Colors Per Palette | Unlimited | 5 colors | 5 colors | 2-5 colors |
| Export Formats | 20+ (all free) | PDF requires Pro | Limited formats | 4 formats |
| Tailwind CSS Export | Production-ready | No | No | No |
| Accessibility Checker | Free (WCAG) | Pro only | Basic | No |
| Color Blindness Sim | Free | Pro only | No | No |
Export Formats Available
Filator exports color palettes to 20+ formats for any workflow:
- • CSS Variables: Modern CSS custom properties (--color-primary, etc.)
- • Tailwind CSS: Production-ready tailwind.config.js with semantic naming
- • SCSS: Sass variables with automatic color functions
- • Swift (iOS): UIColor extensions for SwiftUI and UIKit
- • Kotlin (Android): Colors.xml resource file for Android apps
- • JSON: Structured data for any programmatic use
- • SVG: Vector swatches for design handoff
- • PNG/JPG: Raster images for presentations
- • PDF: Print-ready color swatches (free, unlike Coolors Pro)
- • Adobe ASE: Adobe Swatch Exchange for Photoshop, Illustrator
- • Procreate: Import palettes directly into Procreate app
- • Sketch: Native Sketch palette format
Color Theory Principles
Our generator uses proven color harmony principles:
Complementary
Colors opposite on the color wheel create maximum contrast. Perfect for call-to-action buttons and emphasis. Example: Blue (#007BFF) with Orange (#FF8C00).
Analogous
Adjacent colors on the wheel create harmonious, cohesive palettes. Ideal for backgrounds and gradients. Example: Blue (#007BFF), Cyan (#00D4FF), Teal (#00FFC8).
Triadic
Three colors evenly spaced create vibrant, balanced palettes. Great for playful designs. Example: Red (#FF0000), Yellow (#FFFF00), Blue (#0000FF).
Monochromatic
Variations of a single hue with different saturation/lightness. Creates unified, sophisticated looks. Example: Navy (#001F3F), Blue (#007BFF), Sky (#87CEEB).
Common Use Cases
🎨 Web Design & Development
Generate brand colors, export to CSS/Tailwind, check WCAG contrast for text accessibility. Our Tailwind export creates semantic variables (primary, secondary, accent) unlike competitors that only export hex codes.
📱 Mobile App Design
Export to Swift for iOS or Kotlin for Android with one click. Includes UIColor extensions for SwiftUI and colors.xml for Android Studio. Coolors doesn't offer mobile framework exports.
🏢 Brand Identity & Marketing
Create cohesive brand palettes with unlimited colors (vs Coolors' 5-color limit). Export to PDF for brand guides or SVG for logo design. Test color blindness accessibility before finalizing brand colors.
✏️ Digital Illustration & Art
Generate inspiration from photos, export to Procreate or Adobe ASE. Unlike Palettemaker (no black/white), Filator includes full spectrum. Save unlimited palettes for different projects and moods.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I create a color palette online?
Press spacebar or click "Generate" to create an instant color palette. You can lock colors you like, fine-tune individual colors with the color picker, or upload an image to extract colors. Export your final palette to CSS, Tailwind, Swift, or 20+ other formats with one click.
What makes Filator's color palette generator better than competitors?
Unlike Coolors (max 10 saved palettes free), Adobe Color (requires Adobe account), or Palettemaker (limited to 2-5 colors), Filator offers unlimited palette storage, no signup ever, and supports any number of colors. Plus, we export to 20+ formats including Tailwind CSS, while competitors limit format options or charge for them.
Can I export color palettes to Tailwind CSS?
Yes! Filator exports color palettes directly as Tailwind CSS configuration with proper color naming (primary, secondary, accent, etc.). Unlike competitors that only export hex codes, we provide production-ready Tailwind config you can copy-paste into your tailwind.config.js file.
Is the color palette generator free?
Yes, 100% free with no signup required. Unlike Coolors (limits to 10 saved palettes free) or Adobe Color (requires Adobe account), Filator offers unlimited palette creation, unlimited saving, and all export formats free forever. No premium tier, no hidden costs, no ads blocking your workflow.
Can I generate color palettes from images?
Yes. Upload any image and Filator instantly extracts dominant colors to create a palette. Unlike competitors that only extract 5 colors maximum, Filator can extract any number of colors and lets you fine-tune the results before exporting.
Does the palette generator check accessibility?
Yes. Filator includes WCAG contrast checking for AA and AAA compliance, showing which color combinations meet accessibility standards. We also include a color blindness simulator to test how your palette looks to users with deuteranopia, protanopia, and tritanopia.
Can I use generated color palettes commercially?
Absolutely. All color palettes generated with Filator are yours to use in any project—personal or commercial—with no attribution required. Colors cannot be copyrighted, and Filator claims no ownership over palettes you create.
What export formats are supported?
Filator exports to 20+ formats including CSS variables, SCSS, Tailwind CSS, Swift (iOS), Kotlin (Android), JSON, SVG, PNG, PDF, and more. Unlike Coolors (requires Pro for PDF) or Adobe Color (limited formats), all Filator exports are free with no restrictions.
Ready to Create Perfect Color Palettes?
Start generating beautiful color schemes with Filator's free palette generator. No signup, unlimited palettes, 20+ export formats, and better features than Coolors, Adobe Color, or Palettemaker. Create your perfect palette in seconds.