Color Palette Generator

Find Perfect Bead Color Harmonies

Create scientifically-proven color palettes matched to real bead brands. Uses color theory and Lab color space matching to find the closest real beads to your ideal colors.

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Key Features

Everything you need to plan perfect bead color schemes, powered by real color science.

Interactive Color Wheel

Click to pick any base color, then fine-tune saturation and lightness with intuitive sliders. See your palette update in real time.

Six Harmony Types

Complementary, Analogous, Triadic, Split-Complementary, Tetradic, and Monochromatic. Scientifically-proven combinations that always look great together.

Real Bead Matching

Delta-E color distance matching across 5 major bead brands and 1,269 total colors. Get the closest real bead to any color you pick.

Save & Export

Save unlimited palettes. Export as JSON, CSV, PNG swatch sheets, clipboard text, or formatted text for sharing with your crafting group.

KS Integration

Send palettes directly to Krazy Stitcher Pro or Studio. Your matched bead colors are ready to use in your pattern the moment you switch over.

Built-in Color Education

Comprehensive help system teaches color theory from beginner to advanced. Learn why certain colors work together and how to use them effectively.

1,269 Real Bead Colors

Every color matched using Lab color space and Delta-E distance for perceptually accurate results.

Brand Product Line Colors
Miyuki Delica 11/0 474
Toho Round 11/0 304
DMC Embroidery Thread 285
Perler Midi 117
Hama Midi 89
Total 1,269

How It Works

Three simple steps from inspiration to a ready-to-use bead palette.

1

Pick Your Color

Click anywhere on the interactive color wheel or enter a hex value directly. Adjust saturation and lightness to dial in exactly the shade you want.

2

Choose a Harmony

Select from 6 scientifically-proven color harmony types. Each generates a balanced palette based on established color theory relationships.

3

Match to Beads

Get the closest real bead matches from 5 major brands, ranked by Delta-E quality scores. See exactly how close each match is to your ideal color.

What You Can Do

Built for beaders, embroiderers, and Perler artists who care about color.

  • Plan bead color schemes before buying supplies
  • Find complementary colors for borders and accents
  • Build consistent palettes across multi-piece projects
  • Share color plans with crafting groups
  • Import palettes directly into Krazy Stitcher

Try the Color Palette Generator

Free to use. No account required. Start building your perfect bead palette right now.

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