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Paletton
Paletton is a free browser-based color scheme designer that helps users create harmonious color palettes using classical color theory.
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Our verdict
Who it's for
Design harmonious color palettes with classical theory and accessibility tools
Who should look elsewhere
Interface looks dated compared to modern design tools
Pros
- +Completely free with no account required
- +Excellent color blindness simulation for accessibility testing
- +WCAG contrast checking built right in
- +Exports to many formats including Photoshop and GIMP
- +Based on solid color theory principles
Cons
- −Interface looks dated compared to modern design tools
- −Ad-supported (though unobtrusive)
- −Limited to color palette creation, no full design tools
- −No saved palettes without manual export
- −Uses RYB color model which differs from digital RGB/HSL standards
Key features
- ✓Interactive RYB color wheel for palette creation
- ✓Monochromatic, complementary, triadic, and tetradic modes
- ✓Free-style mode for unconstrained color selection
- ✓Five shade variations per selected hue
- ✓Color blindness simulation (protanopia, deuteranopia, etc.)
- ✓WCAG contrast ratio checker for accessibility
- ✓Export to HTML, CSS, LESS, XML, PNG, ACO, and GPL
- ✓Preview palettes on sample layouts
- ✓Colorpedia reference database with RGB and luminosity data
- ✓Tartan fabric preview for textile design
Pricing
No public pricing plans recorded.