Monochromatic Palette Creator
Choose a base color, the percentage of shade variation, and the direction to generate the palette.
Variation Settings
Define the percentage and direction of the shade variation.
Tip: To vary towards softer tones, use a darker base color, and vice-versa.
Your Monochromatic Palette
Base Color
Shade 1
Shade 2
Shade 3
Shade 4
Shade 5
What is a Monochromatic Palette?
A monochromatic palette is a color scheme derived from a single base color. It uses different shades, saturations, and luminosities (hues) of the same color to create a cohesive and harmonious visual.
Why use monochromatic palettes?
Designers, artists, and developers love this technique for generating color palettes because of its simplicity and elegance. The use of a single color ensures:
- Natural Harmony: There is no conflict between colors, as they are all related to the same hue.
- Focus: The user's eye is guided to the main content, as the color scheme is not distracting.
- Depth: Adding variations of light and shadow (lighten/darken) to the same color creates visual depth and a sophisticated design.
Use our generator to quickly create a color palette with the exact tonal variation you need for your design or branding project!