Paletton
The old-school colour scheme designer: one wheel, a live preview page, and far more control than the modern tools.
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How to get the most from it
Paletton sits in Design Playgrounds under Make, filed as coffee break.
- Set aside five to fifteen minutes and give it your proper attention.
- Use a laptop or desktop computer — we file it as desktop only.
- 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 and brainy.
About this category: Palette builders, type playgrounds, background generators and gradient tools. Half of professional design is trying things quickly, and these are for trying things quickly.
Good for
- Filling a coffee break properly
- Getting something practical done
- Giving your brain a workout
- A quiet break at your desk
- Trying it with zero commitment
Paletton: quick answers
Is Paletton free?
Yes. Paletton is free to use and needs no account.
Do I need an account to use Paletton?
No. You can use Paletton without signing up for anything.
Does Paletton work on a phone?
Not well. We file Paletton as desktop only, so open it on a laptop or desktop computer.
Is Paletton safe for work?
Yes, we file it as safe for work. It also works muted.
How long does Paletton take?
We file it as "Coffee break": Five to fifteen minutes of proper attention.
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