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Free Color Generator And Color Picker
How to Use Pro Color Generator
1. Color Picker Tab
Selecting Colors:
- Click the color box under “Select Color” to open a color picker
- Manually type HEX codes in the “Hex Code” field
- Click any color in the palette to select it
Features:
- Random Color Button: Generates random colors
- Add to Favorites: Saves current color (simulated)
- Pre-made Palette: Click any swatch to select that color
2. Color Palette Tab
Generating Harmonious Palettes:
- Click “Generate Palette” to create color schemes based on color theory
- Includes analogous, triadic, complementary, and split-complementary colors
- Click any palette color to select it as your main color
3. Gradient Generator Tab
Creating Gradients:
- Select two colors using the color pickers
- Click “Update Gradient” to preview
- Use “Copy CSS” to get the gradient CSS code for your projects
4. Color Information Panel
Color Formats Displayed:
- HEX: Web-standard color format (#RRGGBB)
- RGB: Red, Green, Blue values
- HSL: Hue, Saturation, Lightness
- CMYK: Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Key (for print)
- HSV: Hue, Saturation, Value
- LAB: Perceptual color space
Copying Values:
Click any “Copy” button to copy that format to clipboard
5. Color Variations
Tints and Shades:
- Shows 10 variations from light to dark of your selected color
- Click any variation to select it
6. Color Tables
Reference Tables:
- Basic Colors: Common web colors with swatches
- Extended Colors: Additional color palette
- Color Theory: Educational content about color models
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Click the “Copy” button next to your preferred format (HEX, RGB, etc.) and paste it into your code.
Yes! Use the “Color Palette” tab and click “Generate Palette” to create harmonious color schemes.
Go to the “Gradient” tab, select two colors, and click “Update Gradient”. Use “Copy CSS” to get the code.
Different formats are used for different purposes: HEX for web, RGB for screens, CMYK for printing, HSL for intuitive adjustments.
Currently, the “Add to Favorites” is a demonstration feature. In a full implementation, this would save to local storage.
Variations show tints (lighter versions) and shades (darker versions) of your selected color, useful for creating consistent designs.
Yes, Pro Color Generator is completely free with no limitations.