Do I need to create an account?

No. Palette Pulse runs entirely in your browser. There is no sign-up, no login, and no email required to generate, edit, save, or export palettes.

How do I delete saved palettes?

Use the Clear button in the palette library, or clear this site's data from your browser settings.

Why do labels switch between black and white text?

Palette Pulse checks WCAG contrast for each swatch and automatically picks the text color — black or white — that is easier to read against it.

Palette Pulse — Free Color Palette Generator & Contrast Checker

Q: Where are saved palettes stored?

Saved palettes are stored in your browser's local storage, tied to your device. They are never uploaded to a server, and clearing your browser data removes them.

Q: Which export formats are available?

You can export any palette as CSS custom properties, Tailwind config color entries, or structured JSON, each copied with one click.

Palette Pulse is a free, browser-based color palette generator for designers, developers, students, and makers. Generate harmonious five-color palettes, fine-tune shades, check WCAG contrast, save palettes locally, and export production-ready color values. No account is required, and your palettes are stored only in your browser.

What you can do

Generate palettes with six harmony modes: analogous, complementary, triadic, tetradic, monochrome, and random.
Lock colors you like and regenerate the rest.
Edit any swatch with a hex color picker and an eight-step shade ramp.
Check WCAG contrast ratios with AA and AAA grading.
Save palettes locally and reuse curated starter palettes.
Export to CSS variables, Tailwind config, or JSON.

How to create a color palette

Generate a palette or load a curated starter.
Lock the colors you like, then regenerate the rest.
Click any swatch to fine-tune the shade.
Check contrast ratios and the shade ramp.
Copy hex values or export to CSS, Tailwind, or JSON.

Frequently asked questions

Is Palette Pulse free?

Yes. Palette Pulse is free to use with no account, no paywall, and no usage limits. The project is released under the MIT license.

Do I need an account?

No. It runs entirely in your browser with no sign-up, login, or email required.

Can I use the palettes commercially?

Yes. You can copy, adapt, and use any palette in personal, educational, or commercial work without restriction or attribution.

Where are saved palettes stored?

In your browser's local storage, tied to your device. They are never uploaded to a server.

Which export formats are available?

CSS custom properties, Tailwind config color entries, and structured JSON.

This interactive tool requires JavaScript for live palette generation, editing, saving, and exports. Contact: hello@palletpulse.studio