What formats does the CSS Color Generator support?

The generator can output raw CSS custom properties (variables) for the :root selector, utility classes for text, background, and border colors, as well as generate CSS gradients using your selected colors.

Can I customize the CSS variable prefix?

Yes, you can specify a custom prefix (e.g., 'theme', 'ui') in the output configuration. If provided, all generated CSS variables and associated classes will use this prefix.

How do I use the generated gradient CSS?

When you enable the gradient output, the generator creates a `.gradient-bg` utility class. Simply copy the generated CSS into your stylesheet and apply the `gradient-bg` class to any HTML element you wish to style.

Can I add my own colors?

Absolutely! Click the 'Add Color' button to introduce as many custom colors as you need. You can assign them unique names and fine-tune their hex values directly.

Does this tool work with Tailwind CSS?

While this generator outputs standard CSS, we have a dedicated Tailwind CSS Color Generator tool specifically designed to output configuration ready for your tailwind config or arbitrary values.

Developer Tool

CSS Color Generator

Build a consistent color palette and instantly export it as CSS variables, utility classes, and gradients. Perfect for bootstrapping your next web project's design system.

Color Palette

Output Configuration

Output Format

Variable Prefix (Optional)

Include Gradient Class

Live Preview

--color-primary

--color-secondary

--color-background

Generated CSS

/* No colors to generate */

About the CSS Color Generator

Creating and managing color variables in standard CSS can be tedious and prone to typos. The CSS Color Generator streamlines this process by letting you visually define your palette, name your colors, and instantly copy the exact CSS code you need to power your web applications.

When to use it

•Setting up a new project's base stylesheets and theme variables.
•Quickly generating utility classes for a handful of custom colors.
•Creating consistent gradient backgrounds that tie into your main variables.
•Prototyping a design system without reaching for complex CSS frameworks.