Tailwind Color Palette Generator

Generate beautiful, accessible Tailwind CSS color palettes from a single base color. Create custom color schemes, shades, and tints with live preview and one-click Tailwind config export. Perfect for Next.js and Tailwind CSS developers.

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Component Preview

Currently using shade:500

Click on any shade in the palette to update this preview.

Customizing Class Names

In your actual project, you can replace custom with any name you prefer in both your Tailwind config and component code. For example:

In your Tailwind config:

theme: {
  extend: {
    colors: {
      brand: { // Instead of "custom"
        500: '#3B82F6',
        // ...other shades
      }
    }
  }
}

In your component code:

<button 
  className="bg-brand-500 hover:bg-brand-600"
>
  Click me
</button>

How to Use This Color Palette Tool

Follow these simple steps to create beautiful Tailwind CSS color palettes, shades, and tints for your website or application. Our color generator helps you create accessible color schemes that work well in both light and dark modes.

1

Choose a Base Color

Enter a HEX color code (e.g., #3B82F6) in the input field or use the color picker. The tool will automatically generate a palette of 10 shades from your base color.

2

Explore Your Palette

Click on any shade in the palette to select it. Each shade displays its HEX code and contrast ratios against white and black text. Green values meet WCAG AA standards (4.5:1 ratio).

3

Preview in Dark Mode

Toggle dark mode to see how your palette looks in a dark theme. This helps ensure your colors work well in both light and dark interfaces.

4

Test with Components

Paste your own Tailwind component code in the editor to see it rendered with your custom palette. The tool will automatically replace color classes with your palette colors.

5

Copy Tailwind Config

When you're happy with your palette, click "Copy Tailwind Config" to copy the configuration snippet. Paste it into your tailwind.config.js file under the theme.extend.colors section.

6

Use in Your Project

After adding the config to your Tailwind setup, you can use your custom colors with classes like bg-custom-500, text-custom-700, etc. in your Next.js + Tailwind project.

Pro Tips

  • For accessible text, use lighter shades (50-400) on dark backgrounds and darker shades (600-900) on light backgrounds.
  • Shade 500 is your base color and works well for primary buttons and accents.
  • You can rename custom to anything you want in the Tailwind config (e.g., primary, brand, etc.).
  • For gradients, try combining adjacent shades like from-custom-500 to-custom-700.
  • Use dark:bg-custom-800 for dark mode variants of your components.

Benefits of Using Our Tailwind Color Palette Generator

Accessibility Built-in

Our color tool automatically checks color contrast ratios against WCAG AA standards, helping you create accessible designs from the start. Each shade and tint is tested against both white and black text to ensure readability.

Seamless Tailwind Integration

Generate Tailwind-compatible color configurations with one click. Simply copy the generated config and paste it into your Tailwind setup. No manual color calculations or conversions needed.

Live Component Preview

Test your color palette in real-time with the live component preview. Paste your own Tailwind component code or use our defaults to see how your colors look in actual UI elements.

Dark Mode Support

Preview your color scheme in both light and dark modes with a simple toggle. Ensure your palette works well across different themes and user preferences.

Frequently Asked Questions About Color Palettes

What is a Tailwind color palette?

A Tailwind color palette is a set of color shades and tints (typically 10 shades from 50-900) that can be used with Tailwind CSS utility classes. Each shade is designed to work harmoniously with others in the palette, providing a consistent color scheme for your website.

How do I use the generated color palette in my project?

Copy the Tailwind config snippet from our color generator and paste it into your tailwind.config.js file under the theme.extend.colors section. Then use the colors in your HTML with classes like bg-custom-500 or text-custom-700.

What does WCAG AA compliance mean for colors?

WCAG AA compliance refers to meeting the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines at the AA level. For colors, this means maintaining a contrast ratio of at least 4.5:1 between text and background colors, ensuring that content is readable by people with visual impairments.

Can I use a different name instead of "custom" for my colors?

Yes! You can customize the color name using the "Color Name in Tailwind Config" input field. This will change the prefix used in your color classes (e.g., bg-brand-500instead of bg-custom-500).

What's the difference between shades and tints?

In color theory, shades are created by adding black to a base color, making it darker (like the 600-900 range in our tool). Tints are created by adding white to a base color, making it lighter (like the 50-400 range). Our Tailwind Color Palette Generator creates a balanced set of both for a complete color system.