Palette Studio
The world's most popular color palettes. Click to copy.
One Tool, Every Color
The essential cheatsheet for modern web design.
Stop guessing hex codes or using eyedropper tools on low-quality screenshots. We have curated the most widely used, professional color systems in the world into one lightning-fast dashboard. Whether you are building a React app, designing a marketing flyer, or just need the exact shade of "Facebook Blue," our Universal Color Palette Studio has you covered. Simply click any color to copy it instantly to your clipboard.
Flat UI (The Classic)
Born in 2013, this legendary palette (created by Designmodo) killed the era of gradients and realistic textures (skeuomorphism). It features 20 vibrant, pastel-like tones such as Turquoise (#1ABC9C) and Alizarin (#E74C3C). It is perfect for friendly, clean, and minimalist interfaces.
Material Design
Developed by Google, Material Design is the visual language of the Android ecosystem. It uses a structured system of "primary" (500) and "accent" colors. This palette is ideal for building professional, accessible apps that feel native on mobile devices.
Social Brands
Need the exact Twitter Blue (#1DA1F2) or Spotify Green (#1DB954)? Stop guessing. We provide the official brand colors used by the world's top tech companies, ensuring your social media icons and "Login with..." buttons look authentic.
Pro Tips for Flat UI Colors
- • Primary + Secondary: Pair Turquoise (#1ABC9C) with Wet Asphalt (#34495E) for a classic combo.
- • Avoid pure red: Use Alizarin (#E74C3C) instead of #FF0000 for friendlier error states.
- • Background colors: Clouds (#ECF0F1) and Silver (#BDC3C7) make excellent neutral backgrounds.
- • Dark mode: Midnight Blue (#2C3E50) and Wet Asphalt (#34495E) work great as dark backgrounds.
Why Use Standard Palettes?
In the early days of the web, designers picked colors at random. This led to "vibrating" interfaces that were hard to read. Standardized palettes like Flat UI and Material Design were created to solve this. They are scientifically tuned to work together.
- Consistency: Using a defined system ensures your "Success" green matches your "Active" state green.
- Accessibility: Material Design colors are tested for contrast ratios, ensuring your text is readable for visually impaired users.
- Speed: Don't waste hours debating between "Teal" and "Aqua." Just pick Teal 500 and move on.
Who Uses This Tool?
UI/UX Designers
Quickly grab proven color palettes for mockups.
Frontend Developers
Copy-paste ready HEX and RGB codes for CSS.
Marketing Teams
Get exact brand colors for social media graphics.
Mobile App Designers
Access Material colors for native Android/iOS apps.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Flat UI color trend?
Flat UI is a design philosophy that champions simplicity. It removes three-dimensional effects like drop shadows, gradients, and embossing in favor of 2D elements and solid colors. The 'Flat UI Palette' is a specific set of 20 colors that became the standard bearer for this movement.
What is the difference between HEX and RGB?
They describe the same color in different languages. HEX (Hexadecimal) is a 6-digit code (like #FFFFFF) used primarily in CSS and HTML. RGB (Red, Green, Blue) uses three numbers (0-255) to define color intensity and is common in graphic software like Photoshop. Our tool converts between them instantly.
What is RGBA?
RGBA is just RGB with an 'Alpha' channel added. The Alpha value (0 to 1) controls transparency. For example, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5) creates a 50% transparent black, which is perfect for overlays and shadows.
Can I use these colors for commercial projects?
Yes! The Flat UI and Material Design palettes are open standards. You can use them freely in any personal or commercial website, app, or print design without attribution.
Why are my colors looking different on mobile?
Screen calibration varies wildly. However, using standard palettes like Material Design helps minimize this risk because major manufacturers (Samsung, Apple, Google) tune their screens to render these specific spectrums accurately.
What is the 'Alizarin' color?
Alizarin (#E74C3C) is a shade of red found in the Flat UI palette. It is softer and more pastel than a pure digital red (#FF0000), making it less aggressive for error messages or delete buttons.
How do I find the complementary color?
While this tool is a picker, you can find complementary colors by looking at the opposite side of the color wheel. For example, the complementary color to 'Peter River' (Blue) would be 'Carrot' (Orange).
Are these brand colors official?
Yes, we source our Social Brand colors from the official brand guidelines of companies like Facebook, Google, and Twitter. However, brands do update their colors occasionally (like Discord did recently), so always check their press kits for critical print work.
How do I copy colors in this tool?
Simply click on any colored box! The screen will flash to confirm the copy, and the code (HEX or RGB) will be saved to your clipboard instantly.
Which format should I use for React Native?
React Native accepts both, but HEX strings are the most common standard. If you need dynamic opacity, however, converting to RGBA is usually the easiest method.
What is the best Flat UI color for CTAs?
Emerald (#2ECC71) and Turquoise (#1ABC9C) work great for positive actions like 'Buy Now' or 'Sign Up'. For urgency, Alizarin (#E74C3C) or Pomegranate (#C0392B) are excellent choices.
Can I generate shades from these colors?
Yes! Copy any color from here and paste it into our Tailwind Palette Generator to create a full 50-950 scale, or use our Tint/Shade Generator for lighter and darker variants.