About random colour generator
A random colour generator is a quick way to find inspiration, test a layout or fill sample data. You can generate one colour or a whole palette.
Using random colours well
- Treat the result as a starting point and adjust it by eye.
- Check text contrast before using a colour as a background.
- Save the codes of colours you like, since the next click replaces them.
How random colours work
A random colour is simply three random numbers from 0 to 255 for red, green and blue. Purely random picks are often muddy or clash with each other. Palettes made by picking a random hue and fixing saturation and lightness look more balanced.
Good uses
- Placeholder avatars and chart series while a design is in progress.
- Starting points for a palette when you have no brand colour yet.
- Fun, quick colour choices for games, notes and drawings.
