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Lospec Palette List

Thousands of curated palettes, from Game Boy green to 64-colour monsters, each downloadable in every format going.

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How to get the most from it

Lospec Palette List sits in Pixel Art under Make, filed as coffee break.

  • Set aside five to fifteen minutes and give it your proper attention.
  • It works on a phone or a desktop, so open it on whatever is nearest.
  • It works with the sound off, so it is fine on a train or in a quiet office.
  • No account needed — you can start without signing up.
  • Go in expecting something useful, beautiful and brainy.

About this category: Sprite editors and pixel canvases. The limited grid does most of the design work for you, which is why beginners' output looks good immediately.

Good for

  • Filling a coffee break properly
  • Getting something practical done
  • Looking at something lovely
  • Giving your brain a workout
  • A quiet break at your desk
  • Killing time on your phone
  • Trying it with zero commitment

Lospec Palette List: quick answers

Is Lospec Palette List free?

Yes. Lospec Palette List is free to use and needs no account.

Do I need an account to use Lospec Palette List?

No. You can use Lospec Palette List without signing up for anything.

Does Lospec Palette List work on a phone?

Yes. Lospec Palette List works on phones as well as desktop browsers.

Is Lospec Palette List safe for work?

Yes, we file it as safe for work. It also works muted.

How long does Lospec Palette List take?

We file it as "Coffee break": Five to fifteen minutes of proper attention.

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