Random Color Generator

Generate random colors instantly. Create single colors, full palettes, or gradients in various styles like pastel, vibrant, dark, and light modes. Perfect for design inspiration and creative projects.

#8B5CF6 Violet

Pick a color

Color Mode:

Name: Violet

Temp: Cool

Mood: Creative

Best for: Accents, Branding

Website Accent Feature Wall Art Highlight

Interior Design

Bedroom accent wall

Living room throw pillows

Art or decor pieces

Pairs with:

Color Mixing

Blue 60%

Red 40%

Mix ultramarine blue with a touch of magenta or red to achieve this violet. Add white to lighten.

Click any color to copy, or click the refresh icon to regenerate the palette.

Tints (Lighter)

Shades (Darker)

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Split Complementary

Click "Generate Gradient" to create a random gradient

Direction:

Color 1

Color 2

CSS Code:

background: linear-gradient(to right, #8B5CF6, #EC4899);

HEX #8B5CF6

RGB rgb(139, 92, 246)

HSL hsl(262, 90%, 66%)

CMYK cmyk(43%, 63%, 0%, 4%)

Accessibility Check

White Text 4.5:1 AA Pass

Black Text 4.7:1 AA Pass

Use white text on this background for best readability.

Quick Copy for Devs

CSS Variable --primary-color: #8B5CF6;

Tailwind 'primary': '#8B5CF6'

SCSS $primary-color: #8B5CF6;

RGBA rgba(139, 92, 246, 0.9)

Saved Colors (0)

Click the button to save colors you like

Instant Color Inspiration

Need a quick color for your design project? Our random color generator creates beautiful colors instantly with a single click. Whether you're looking for soft pastels, bold vibrant hues, or elegant dark tones, simply select your preferred mode and generate away.

Each generated color comes with all the formats you need - HEX for web design, RGB for digital work, HSL for easy adjustments, and CMYK for print projects. Copy any format instantly and use it in your favorite design tool.

How to Use the Random Color Generator

Choose a Color Mode

Select from Random, Pastel, Vibrant, Dark, or Light modes to control the type of colors generated.

Generate Colors

Click "Generate" or press Spacebar to create a new random color. The color updates instantly with all format codes.

Explore Variations

Use the tabs to view color palettes, shades & tints, harmony schemes, or create gradients from your color.

Copy & Save

Copy color codes in your preferred format or save favorites to your library for later use.

Key Features

Multiple Modes

Generate colors in different styles - random, pastel, vibrant, dark, or light.

Palette Generator

Create harmonious 5-color palettes with a single click.

Shades & Tints

Automatically generate lighter and darker variations of any color.

Color Harmonies

View complementary, analogous, triadic, and split-complementary schemes.

Gradient Creator

Generate beautiful gradients with random color combinations.

Color History

Track all generated colors and easily return to previous favorites.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I generate a random color?

Simply click the "Generate" button or press the spacebar to instantly generate a new random color. You can also select a color mode (pastel, vibrant, dark, light) before generating.

What color formats are supported?

The generator supports HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK color formats. You can copy any format with a single click. Developer-friendly formats like CSS variables, Tailwind, SCSS, and RGBA are also available.

Can I generate a color palette?

Yes! Use the Palette tab to generate a harmonious 5-color palette. You can also generate complementary, analogous, triadic, and split-complementary color schemes from the Harmony tab.

How do I save colors I like?

Click the heart icon or "Save" button to add colors to your personal library. All saved colors are stored locally in your browser and persist between sessions. You can export saved colors as a JSON file.

What are the different color modes?

The tool offers five color modes: Random (any color from the full spectrum), Pastel (soft, low saturation colors), Vibrant (bold, high saturation colors), Dark (rich, low brightness colors), and Light (airy, high brightness colors).

Is my data stored on your servers?

No. All color generation and processing happens entirely in your browser using JavaScript. We never transmit or store any data on our servers. Saved colors are stored in your browser's local storage.

Can I use the generated colors commercially?

Absolutely! All colors generated by this tool are free to use for any purpose, including personal projects, commercial work, web design, print materials, and branding. There are no restrictions on usage.

What keyboard shortcuts are available?

Press Space to generate a new color, C to copy the HEX code, S to save the current color to your library, and P to regenerate the palette. These shortcuts work when you're not focused on an input field.