A fresh random color, on demand
Stuck for a color? Generate a random one and get its HEX, RGB and HSL instantly, plus a five-color palette for inspiration. Click the big swatch or any palette color to copy its code, ready for your design tool or CSS.
Related color tools
Found a color you like? Build a scheme around it with the palette generator, generate lighter and darker versions with shades & tints, or check text readability with the contrast checker.
How to use the random color generator
- Generate a color — you'll get its HEX, RGB and HSL values plus a five-color palette.
- Click the big swatch to copy the HEX, or any palette swatch to copy its code.
- Keep generating until something catches your eye.
Using random colors in design
A random color is a great way to break a creative block or seed a palette you'd never have reached deliberately. It's useful for placeholder and avatar colors, category tags, chart series, or just finding an unexpected starting point. Two tips: once you land on a base color, build a full scheme around it rather than picking every color at random, and always check readability — bright random hues often fail as text colors. Take a promising color into the palette generator to build a scheme, confirm text legibility with the contrast checker, or explore tints and tones with color shades.
Frequently asked questions
How do I generate a random color?
Click generate and the tool creates a random color, showing its HEX, RGB and HSL values. It also gives you a fresh five-color palette for inspiration.
Can I copy the color code?
Yes. Click the big swatch to copy its HEX, or click any palette swatch to copy its code, ready to paste into your design tool or CSS.
What formats does it show?
It shows HEX, RGB and HSL for the main color, the three formats used most often in web and design work.