Random Color Generator
Tap Generate for a random color or palette, lock the swatches you like, and copy the HEX, RGB or HSL code.
Options
Recent picks
How it works
- Choose one color or a palette of 2 to 6 swatches.
- Tap Generate, then tap the lock on any swatch you want to keep.
- Tap Generate again to reroll the rest and hit Copy on a code.
Every pick starts from your browser's cryptographic random number generator, so each option has the same chance unless you set a weight. The pool behind this tool holds 4,761 named colors for matching. How the randomness works.
Ways to use it
Logo brainstorm
A small-business owner locks a deep teal and rerolls until two accent colors feel right.
Art class prompt
Students paint a still life using only the three colors that came up on the board.
Slide deck refresh
Copy the HEX codes straight into your presentation theme instead of guessing shades.
Room makeover ideas
Use the nearest color name as a starting point when you browse paint chips at the hardware store.
Coding practice
A beginner web developer grabs random RGB values to test CSS backgrounds and text contrast.
Questions people ask
What is the difference between HEX, RGB and HSL?
They describe the same color in different ways. HEX is a six-character code, RGB lists red, green and blue values from 0 to 255, and HSL uses hue, saturation and lightness.
How does locking a color work?
Tap the lock on a swatch and it stays put when you generate again. Only the unlocked swatches change, so you can build a palette one color at a time.
What does nearest color name mean?
Most random colors don't have an official name, so the tool shows the closest named color, like slate blue or coral. It helps you describe the shade in words.
How many colors should a palette have?
Many designers stick to three to five: one main color, one or two accents and a neutral. Two-color palettes work well for simple logos.