Random Color Generator
Random hex colors with instant swatches.
Generate a random hex color — or a batch of up to 12 swatches — sampled from all 16.7 million 24-bit RGB colors, not a curated preset list. Use it to pick an accent color for a mockup, add a color constraint to an art challenge, or assign player colors in a game. Copy the hex codes in one click or export them with RGB values as CSV.
Set. Choose how many colors to generate.
Click Generate a color to see a result.
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Recent results
- No history yet.
How it works
- Set. Choose how many colors to generate.
- Generate. Click "Generate a color" to see the swatch(es) and codes.
- Copy. Use the copy button to copy the hex code(s).
- Compare. Past colors stay in history, so you can compare candidates side by side.
Frequently asked questions
Do I get RGB values as well as hex?
The swatches display hex codes, and the CSV export adds separate red, green, and blue columns for each color, so you can paste values straight into a spreadsheet or design tool.
How many colors can I generate at once?
Between 1 and 12 per draw. Setting a higher count is a quick way to scan a dozen candidates and keep the one or two that fit your project.
Where do the colors come from?
Each red, green, and blue channel is drawn independently from 0–255 using crypto.getRandomValues, so all 16,777,216 24-bit colors are possible — nothing is filtered or pulled from a preset palette.
Why do so many random colors look muted?
Uniform sampling makes mid-range channel mixes common, and those read as muted browns and grays. Generate a batch of 12 and cherry-pick, or simply reroll until something vivid appears.
Can I use it with the drawing prompt generator?
Yes. A common art-challenge combo is pulling a random subject from the drawing prompt tool, then generating a color here and building the piece's palette around it.
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Further reading
- Generating a set of distinct colors for tags, teams, and charts
Not every use of a random color is about art. When you need a handful of clearly different colors to label tags, teams, or chart series, a random palette gives you a fast starting set — here's how to draw one and clean it up.
- Building a quick color palette when you don't have a designer yet
Before a brand kit exists, a project still needs colors — for a slide deck, a spreadsheet, a prototype, a label system. Generating a batch of random hex codes gives you a real, unbiased starting palette in seconds.
- Using a random color generator to break a creative rut
Staring at a blank canvas is easier when someone else picks the first color. How random RGB draws force a constraint you didn't choose, and how to pair them with drawing and photo prompts for a full creative warmup.