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Active
Teal
#8CD55F
rgb(140, 213, 95)
Free color palette studio
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Generate polished palettes, tune every shade, check contrast, and export production-ready values. No account needed — ever.
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6 harmony modes·8 shade steps·3 export formats·No account required
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Color palette generator
Lock · Tune · Preview · Export
Mode
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Citron
#67DCAF
rgb(103, 220, 175)
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Cinereous
#739CDF
rgb(115, 156, 223)
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Mindaro
#B86EE7
rgb(184, 110, 231)
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Coral
#CF5584
rgb(207, 85, 132)
#8CD55FTeal
rgb(140, 213, 95)·hsl(97, 58%, 60%)
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Accessible
WCAG contrast checks built in
Color inspector
Inspect, refine, and verify any swatch.
Click a swatch above to select it — full values, an eight-step shade ramp, and live contrast checks update instantly.
Selected
#8CD55F
Teal
Shade Ramp
Eight tints and shades around your color. Click any step to apply it — perfect for hover, active, and border states.
Contrast
WCAG ratios against your color. Use the strongest option for body text and key actions.
Ink textAa
9.97:1AAA
White textAa
1.78:1Low
Best textAa
9.97:1AAA
Design preview
See the palette alive in a real interface.
Navbars, heroes, cards, buttons, and accents all respond to your palette in real time. Generate a new one and the whole interface updates instantly.
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Brand systems
Hero surfaces, calls to action, and color roles.
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Product screens
Buttons, panels, data rows, and quiet backgrounds.
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Editorial pages
Headings, highlights, links, and content rhythm.
New — Now availableDesign with a palette
Design with a palette
that knows its job.
Colors become brand ink, interface accents, action states, and soft visual rhythm across every component on the page.
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Fast & responsive
Accessible colors
Easy to theme
Components
Every element uses your palette tokens
Accessible
WCAG-passing contrast on every surface
Export-ready
CSS, Tailwind, or JSON — one click
6Harmony modes
8Shade steps
3Export formats
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© 2026Built to be trusted
Private by design — not by promise.
Trust shouldn’t rely on a privacy policy alone. PalettePulse is built so your creative work physically can’t leave your device in the first place.
Runs entirely in your browser
PalettePulse is a static app with no backend database for your work. Generating, editing, and saving all happen locally on your device.
Your palettes stay with you
Saved palettes live in your browser's local storage — not on our servers. Clear your browser data and they're gone. Nothing to leak, nothing to breach.
No sign-up, no profile
There is no account to create, no email to verify, and no password to manage. Open the page and start working in under a second.
Open, exportable values
Every palette exports to plain CSS, Tailwind, or JSON — standard formats you own forever. No lock-in, no proprietary file you can't reuse.
Our standing commitments
The promises below aren’t marketing — they’re a direct result of how the app is built.
No selling or sharing of personal data
No tracking pixels on the palettes you make
Transparent, plain-language privacy policy
Contrast guidance for accessible interfaces
Works the same on desktop, tablet, and mobile
Honest pricing — genuinely free, no trial trap
Where your data lives
It starts and stays on your device
Your browser
Generates & saves
No upload
Our servers
Never see it
Hosting and basic analytics may process standard technical data (like page views) to keep the site reliable — but the palettes you create are stored only in your browser.
Standards & accessibility
Built on open standards you can verify.
No proprietary formats, no black boxes. PalettePulse is a transparent client-side app — here is exactly what it runs on and how it stays accessible.
licenseMITbuilt withReact 18bundlerVitestylingTailwind CSSruntime100% client-sidestoragelocalStorageappPWA · installablelayoutresponsivemotionreduced-motion
Accessibility statement
Designed to be usable by everyone
Full keyboard control — Tab, Enter, and Space, with visible focus rings on every control
Respects your operating system’s reduced-motion preference
Adaptive, contrast-checked labels so text stays legible on every swatch
Semantic landmarks and descriptive ARIA labels for screen readers
Usable from 320px mobile widths up to wide desktop displays
A built-in WCAG contrast checker for the palettes you create
Conformance target
WCAG 2.1 Level AA
We actively aim to meet WCAG 2.1 AA. This is an ongoing effort and a goal we design toward — not a certified third-party audit.
Open by default
- Released under the MIT license
- Exports to plain CSS, Tailwind & JSON
- No proprietary file formats
- No account or paywall to use it
Found a barrier? Tell us and we’ll fix it.
Report an issueColor guides
Practical advice for websites, apps, portfolios, and brand pages.
A great palette works when it supports hierarchy, readability, and consistent use across every interface state.
Choosing a website palette
Start with one primary brand color, add a support color, an accent, a readable text color, and a quiet background. Five colors cover buttons, panels, links, alerts, and page surfaces.
Using bright accent colors
Reserve the loudest color for important actions or small highlights. If every element uses the accent, the interface loses hierarchy and becomes harder to scan.
Why contrast matters
Color is not only decoration. Text, buttons, and navigation need enough contrast so visitors can read and act without strain across every screen.
Building a calmer system
Pair vivid colors with neutral text, white space, and softer tints. Saturation used carefully makes a palette feel deliberate instead of noisy.
Workflow
A simple palette process
- 01
Generate a palette or load a curated starter.
- 02
Lock colors you like, then regenerate the rest.
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Click any swatch to fine-tune the shade.
- 04
Check contrast ratios and the shade ramp.
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Copy hex values or export for your project.
Library
Polished palettes ready to use.
Curated starter palettes for dashboards, portfolios, editorial pages, and product sites.
8CD55F
67DCAF
739CDF
B86EE7
CF5584
Template Preview
5 colors · hover to view hex
121113
6EE7B7
60A5FA
F472B6
FDE68A
Studio Night
5 colors · hover to view hex
1B4332
2D6A4F
95D5B2
FFB703
E63946
Market Fresh
5 colors · hover to view hex
111827
2563EB
14B8A6
F97316
F9FAFB
Product Calm
5 colors · hover to view hex
161A1D
E5383B
F7B801
7BDFF2
F1FAEE
Gallery Pop
5 colors · hover to view hex
052E16
22C55E
0EA5E9
EAB308
FAFAFA
Fresh Contrast
5 colors · hover to view hex
Studio quality
A calmer color workflow with real design checks.
Every feature is designed to reduce friction between your idea and a production-ready palette.
Generative Harmony
Six harmony algorithms — analogous, complementary, triadic, tetradic, monochrome, and random — produce balanced palettes instantly.
Precise Editing
Tune any swatch with a full-spectrum color picker while keeping the rest of the palette locked and stable.
Contrast Checking
WCAG contrast ratios and adaptive text labels surface accessibility issues before you export a single line of code.
Everything you need in one place
Generate → lock → edit → check contrast → export. The entire palette workflow lives on a single page so you never lose your context.
FAQ
Common questions answered.
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Can I use these palettes commercially?
Yes — copy, adapt, and use any palette in personal, educational, or commercial work without restriction.
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Do I need to create an account?
No. PalettePulse runs entirely in your browser. No sign-up, no login, no email required.
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Where are saved palettes stored?
In your browser's local storage, tied to this device. Clearing browser data removes them.
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How do I delete saved palettes?
Use the Clear button in the library, or clear site data from your browser settings.
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Why do labels switch between black and white?
The app checks WCAG contrast and picks the text colour that's easier to read against each swatch.
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Which export formats are available?
CSS custom properties, Tailwind config entries, and structured JSON — copy any format with one click.
Site quality
Transparent, focused, and built to last.
Clear policies, readable design, and visitor control — no dark patterns, no distractions, no lock-in.
Clear pages
Privacy Policy, Cookie Notice, Terms, About, and Contact are public, readable, and linked from the footer.
Readable design
High-contrast controls, predictable navigation, and stable layout keep the tool usable across desktop and mobile.
Useful content
Palette guidance, contrast explanations, workflow advice, FAQs, and a functional color utility.
Visitor control
Saved palettes stay in the browser, the privacy notice can be dismissed, and storage cleared through browser settings.
Security
Responsible disclosure
We take security and privacy seriously. If you believe you have found a vulnerability, we want to hear from you — and we will work with you in good faith.
How to report
Email us with the details
- 1Email hello@palettepulse.dev with a clear description of the issue.
- 2Include the page URL and steps to reproduce, if applicable.
- 3Give us a reasonable window to investigate before any public disclosure.
- 4We aim to acknowledge reports within two business days.
Why the surface is small
Less to attack by design
- Static, client-side app — no backend database of user content
- No accounts or passwords to breach
- Palettes are stored locally, never on our servers
- Served over HTTPS
- MIT-licensed code — auditable by anyone
Acting in good faith? We won’t pursue action against researchers who report responsibly, avoid privacy violations, and give us time to respond.
Legal & policies
Clear policies for visitors and collaborators.
Last updated April 30, 2026. Plain-language and public. Review against your final business entity, domain, and local law before launch.
Company
About PalettePulse
PalettePulse is a browser-based color palette studio for designers, developers, students, and makers.
Updated April 30, 2026
What we publish
- Original color tools, shade ramps, contrast helpers, palette examples, and practical design guidance.
- No user-submitted content, forums, comments, gambling, adult content, counterfeit sales, or illegal material.
- A focused interface built around color work, clear explanations, and exportable values.
Product standard
- Palette guidance is reviewed before publication to help users make better design decisions.
- Tool controls, color values, and policy links are kept visible and predictable.
Support
Contact
Questions, rights requests, corrections, and partnership notes can be sent by email.
Updated April 30, 2026
Contact details
- Email: hello@palettepulse.dev
- Typical response time: within two business days.
- Include the page URL and a clear description for policy, copyright, privacy, or accessibility issues.
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Privacy Policy
This policy explains what PalettePulse stores, what service providers may process, and how visitors can control browser data.
Updated April 30, 2026
Information we collect
- Saved palettes are stored in browser local storage and remain on your device.
- Email messages are used only to respond and maintain support records.
- Hosting and analytics providers may process IP address, browser type, device type, region, and performance data.
How we use information
- Palette data is used only to restore your local library.
- Technical data helps keep the site secure and improve the color workflow.
- Support messages are used to answer questions and maintain reasonable records.
Your choices
- Clear saved palettes and local storage at any time through browser settings.
- Contact us to request access, correction, deletion, or objection.
- Email support messages can be deleted on request, subject to recordkeeping needs.
Children, security, changes
- PalettePulse is a general-audience tool and not directed to children under 13.
- We use reasonable safeguards but no transmission method is completely secure.
- We may update this policy as the site changes.
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Terms of Use
By using PalettePulse, you agree to use the site lawfully.
Updated April 30, 2026
Permitted use
- Create, copy, export, adapt, and use generated palettes in any project.
- Generated combinations are not exclusive and may resemble palettes created by others.
- You are responsible for reviewing accessibility, brand fit, and legal requirements.
Site rules
- Do not attack, scrape abusively, disrupt, or bypass security controls.
- Do not use the site for illegal, infringing, deceptive, harmful, or otherwise restricted content.
- Do not copy the PalettePulse interface or brand as your own competing product.
Disclaimers
- The site is provided as-is without warranties of availability, accuracy, or fitness.
- PalettePulse is not liable for indirect, incidental, or consequential damages.
- Nothing here is legal advice — have a qualified professional review for your situation.
Legal
Cookie Notice
PalettePulse uses browser storage for saved palettes and may use basic technical storage for reliability.
Updated April 30, 2026
Current browser storage
- palette-pulse-library stores palettes you save in this browser.
- palette-pulse-privacy-notice records whether you dismissed the notice.
- Clearing browser storage removes saved palettes and resets the notice.
Optional service storage
- Hosting or analytics services may use limited storage for reliability.
- The site remains usable if you clear local data, though palettes may reset.
- Browser settings can block or clear cookies and local storage at any time.
Questions about a policy?
We reply within two business days.
Export
Ship the palette cleanly.
Copy CSS variables, Tailwind config entries, or structured JSON — production-ready with one click.
8CD55F
67DCAF
739CDF
B86EE7
CF5584
- 5 named color tokens, ready to paste
- Works with any framework or design tool
- MIT licensed — no attribution required
:root {
--color-1: #8CD55F;
--color-2: #67DCAF;
--color-3: #739CDF;
--color-4: #B86EE7;
--color-5: #CF5584;
}