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What is a color palette?

A color palette is a curated set of colors used together in a brand, interface, or artwork. Clear palettes keep designs coherent and accessible.

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#3a6fed

hsl(222, 83%, 58%)

#403aed

hsl(242, 83%, 58%)

#7c3aed

hsl(262, 83%, 58%)

#b83aed

hsl(282, 83%, 58%)

#ed3ae7

hsl(302, 83%, 58%)

CSS variables

:root {
  --color-1: #3a6fed;
  --color-2: #403aed;
  --color-3: #7c3aed;
  --color-4: #b83aed;
  --color-5: #ed3ae7;
}

Tailwind snippet

// tailwind.config — theme.extend.colors
brand: {
        100: "#3a6fed",
        200: "#403aed",
        300: "#7c3aed",
        400: "#b83aed",
        500: "#ed3ae7",
}

Definition

A color palette (or color scheme) is a limited collection of hues — often three to eight — chosen to work together. Design systems usually include neutrals plus one or more brand accents with lighter and darker variants for hover states, backgrounds, and text.

Why palettes matter

Without a palette, interfaces drift: buttons clash, charts look random, and marketing materials feel unrelated. A shared palette speeds decisions, improves brand recognition, and makes accessibility reviews easier because you already know which pairs meet WCAG contrast requirements.

Common structures

Build one free

Use the ChromaNest color palette generator to create schemes from a base hex, lock favorites, and export CSS variables or Tailwind snippets. Prefer pulling colors from a photo? Try palette from image.