What is Coolors?
Coolors is the most popular color palette generator. You can generate random harmonious palettes by hitting the spacebar, or extract colors from an image.
Key Features
- Generator: Hit spacebar to get a new palette.
- Contrast Checker: Ensure your colors are accessible (WCAG).
- Export: Copy as CSS, SCSS, SVG, or PDF.
Why we recommend it
Choosing colors is hard. Coolors makes it fun and fast. The ability to lock specific colors and generate complements around them is a game changer.
Why Coolors is a Top Tier Design Choice
The super fast color palettes generator. Create the perfect palette or get inspired by thousands of beautiful schemes.
Optimal Use Case
Designers and developers needing color inspiration.
Advantages
- Addictive UX (Spacebar)
- Accessibility tools built-in
- Export to everything
- Cloud sync
Limitations
- Free version has ads
- Mobile app is separate
The Freemium Breakdown
We ensure that Coolors's free tier is actually usable for small-scale projects. If you're looking for an alternative that respects your budget and privacy, this design tool is a strategic inclusion in your tech stack.
Community Inquiries
Common technical questions regarding Coolors.
Is Coolors actually free?
Yes, Coolors offers a robust free tier that is sufficient for most individual creators and early-stage startups.
How does Coolors compare to others in Design?
Coolors is consistently ranked in our directory due to its balance of ease-of-use and technical depth.