Help & Documentation
Everything you need to know about using PaletteGen
Getting Started
PaletteGen is a professional color palette generator that helps you create beautiful, harmonious color schemes instantly.
Quick Start Guide
- 1. Choose a harmony mode (complementary, analogous, triadic, etc.)
- 2. Click "Generate" or press the Spacebar to create a palette
- 3. Click on any color to copy its HEX code
- 4. Lock colors you like before generating again
- 5. Export in your preferred format (PNG, SVG, CSS, etc.)
Features
🎨 8 Harmony Modes
Complementary, analogous, triadic, tetrad, square, split-comp, monochrome, random
🔗 URL Sharing
Share palettes via link, no account needed
📸 Image Extraction
Upload photos to extract colors
🌈 Gradient Generator
Create CSS gradients with adjustable angles
👁️ Color Blindness Sim
Preview for 5 vision types
♿ WCAG Checker
Verify contrast ratios for accessibility
Troubleshooting
Saved palettes not loading
Saved palettes are stored in your browser's local storage. If they're not loading, try clearing your browser cache or check if you're in private/incognito mode.
Image upload not working
Ensure the file is a valid image format (JPG, PNG, GIF, WebP). Try a different browser if issues persist.
Export not working
Check your browser's download settings. Make sure popups aren't blocked. Try a different browser or update your current one.
Still need help?
Contact us at [email protected] or visit our contact page.