It is a favourite for beginners because it is hard to get wrong. PaletteKit places the two accent hues 150 and 210 degrees from your anchor in OKLCH and varies lightness so there is always a usable text color. Lock your favourite and press space for more combinations.
Private by design
PaletteKit has no server-side processing. Colors, palettes and images stay in your browser; saved palettes live in local storage on this device only.
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Frequently asked questions
What is an example of split complementary colors?
Blue with yellow-orange and red-orange, or green with red-violet and red-orange.
Is PaletteKit free?
Yes. Every tool is free with no account, no watermark and no sign-up. Copy codes and download exports as often as you like.
Are my images and colours uploaded anywhere?
No. Everything runs in your browser. Photos you extract colours from and palettes you save never leave your device.
Can I use the colours commercially?
Yes. Colours and colour codes cannot be owned by us, and anything you create is yours to use in client work, apps, print and branding.