What Is PaletteCSS? The Free Tool for Color Palettes & CSS Gradients

PaletteCSS is a free, community-driven platform that helps designers and developers discover, create and share color palettes and CSS gradients for the web. Every palette and gradient comes with ready-to-copy hex codes and CSS, so you can go from inspiration to production in a single click.

If you have ever wasted twenty minutes hunting for the right five colors, or fiddling with a CSS gradient that just would not look right, PaletteCSS was built for exactly that moment.

What can you do with PaletteCSS?

• Browse color palettes — explore thousands of curated color palettes, sorted by New, Popular or Random.
• Copy hex codes instantly — click any swatch to copy its hex value to your clipboard.
• Explore CSS gradients — visit the CSS gradients gallery to find linear and radial gradients with copy-paste CSS.
• Create and share — build your own palette or gradient and contribute it to the community.

Why color palettes matter for web design

Color is one of the fastest ways users form an impression of your brand. Research from the Nielsen Norman Group shows that consistent, accessible color improves usability and trust. A well-chosen palette keeps your interface coherent across buttons, links, backgrounds and states.

New to building a palette from scratch? Start with our guide on how to choose a color palette for your website, then learn the fundamentals in color theory basics for web designers.

PaletteCSS vs GradientCSS — what's the difference?

People often search for "GradientCSS" when they mean CSS gradients specifically. On PaletteCSS, gradients live in their own gallery: you can filter by linear or radial, preview the live result, and copy the exact background CSS. Think of it as a built-in CSS gradient generator backed by a real community library.

Frequently asked questions

Is PaletteCSS free?

Yes. Browsing, copying and creating color palettes and CSS gradients on PaletteCSS is completely free.

Do I need an account?

No account is required to browse or copy. You can start exploring color palettes and gradients right away.

Can I use the colors and gradients commercially?

Yes — hex codes and CSS are not copyrightable, so you are free to use any palette or gradient in personal and commercial projects.

Ready to start? Browse trending color palettes or jump straight into the CSS gradients gallery.