Color Palettes

Random Color Generator

Click to discover a random color with its name, its HEX, RGB and HSL codes, and the colors that go with it. Choose whether you want it pastel, vivid or dark, or in a specific hue.

Shortcut: press Space or click the color to generate another

You can also tap the color to generate another

What kind of color?

Hue

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Combination type
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For drawing and painting

Creative block? Pick a random color and make it the star of your next drawing, or get 3 and create an illustration using only those.

For design

An unexpected color is a great starting point for a logo, a website or a social media post. Open it in the generator and build the full palette.

For making decisions

What color should I paint the wall, my nails or the gift? Filter by kind and hue and let chance choose for you.

How does the random color generator work?

Every time you click, it picks a random color from the more than 16 million a screen can display. If you choose a kind (pastel, vivid, dark…) or a hue, the random pick is limited to those colors. The name is that of the closest known color.

What do HEX, RGB and HSL mean?

They are three ways of writing the same color. HEX is the six-character code used in design and on websites; RGB shows how much red, green and blue it contains; and HSL describes it by its hue, saturation and lightness.

Frequently asked questions

How do I generate a random color?

Click “Generate color” or press the space bar. Each time, a new color appears with its name and codes, ready to copy.

Can I generate only pastel or dark colors?

Yes. Choose the kind of color (pastel, vivid, dark, light, muted or neutral) and, if you like, a specific hue such as blue or pink.

Are my favorite colors saved?

Yes, in your browser. Tap the heart to save a color and you will see it under “Favorites” the next time you visit.

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