Question 1

Is the Color Palette Generator completely free?

Accepted Answer

Yes, 100% free with no account or registration required. All color conversions, harmony calculations, palette generation, and local saves occur entirely in your web browser.

Question 2

Are my color palettes stored on a server or shared externally?

Accepted Answer

No. All your saved palettes and working states are preserved locally on your device using your browser's localStorage. No palettes or personal data are ever uploaded or transmitted to an external server.

Question 3

How does the spacebar generator and color locking work?

Accepted Answer

Pressing the spacebar instantly generates a fresh harmonious palette. Any colors you have locked (indicated by the lock icon) will remain untouched in their exact positions, allowing you to discover matching companion colors effortlessly.

Question 4

What color harmony algorithms and generation modes are available?

Accepted Answer

The generator features 12 specialized modes including Random, Complementary, Analogous, Triadic, Split-Complementary, Tetradic, Monochromatic, Neutral, Pastel, Vibrant, Dark, and Light palettes based on established mathematical color wheel harmonies.

Question 5

What formats can I export my palettes into?

Accepted Answer

You can export palettes directly to CSS custom properties (:root variables), comma-separated HEX, RGB, or HSL codes, plain text color lists, or download a full JSON file backup for easy re-importing.

Question 6

How are the human-readable color names determined?

Accepted Answer

Color names are computed 100% locally using an offline perceptual color matching algorithm mapped against a curated dictionary of named colors. You can also customize or rename any color swatch manually.