In nature, we often encounter colors that are harmonious and pleasing to our eyes. The natural light in photographs also creates a sense of coherence and balance among the colors. Therefore, the color palettes that are derived from images tend to have a balanced and appealing look. This is how image-based color palette generators can help us create beautiful and meaningful designs.

Steps

Generating color palettes from images is simple with ArtyClick:

• Use the button to select and load your image

• Drag and drop color swatches to reorder colors in the palette

• Use the button to update a color swatch using color picker (click "Enter" to update)

• Use the button to delete a color swatch

• Use the button to download the displayed image with your refined color palette

• Use the button to save the color palette to your account

Colors have the power to evoke associations, especially when they are combined in a way that reflects the unique landscapes of our world. This is the reason why many people enjoy using color palette generators from images: they capture the essence of the original images and elicit emotions that are similar to those we experience when we see the images in person.

Planning for a Color Palette

Before generating a color palette suited for a particular purpose or audience, one may consider the following aspects:

• Theme (background color): light or dark colors

• Character: soft pastel or bright colors

• Impact: analogous (similar) or complementary (contrasting) colors

• Audience: target group-specific preferences

• Complexity: the number of colors

• Accessibility: the contrast between the text and background colors

Refining a Color Palette

Creating and presenting a color palette can be a challenging task, as there are many factors to consider, such as harmony, contrast, mood, and readability. However, there are some general guidelines that can help you design and display a color palette with more impact and appeal. Here are some of them:

• Place analogous color swatches next to each other, to create a sense of harmony and cohesion in your palette.

• Arrange the colors in your palette according to their brightness and saturation, which are measures of how light or dark and how intense or dull a color is. A good rule of thumb is to place the darkest colors on the outer edges and the lightest colors in the center of your palette. This creates a balanced and pleasing visual effect.

• Add accent colors, which are colors that stand out from the rest of the palette, next to pale colors, to create contrast and interest. Accent colors can be bright, vivid, or complementary colors, which are colors that are opposite to each other on the color wheel.

• Simplify your palette by removing any colors that are too similar or redundant. Having too many colors in your palette can make it look cluttered and confusing.

The image below shows an example of how these guidelines can improve the presentation of a color palette. The first image shows the original palette, which has many colors, lacks contrast and harmony, and looks rather flat. The second image shows the improved palette, which has fewer colors, more contrast and harmony, and looks more vibrant.