Color Palette Pro Is a Synthesizer for Color
4 days ago
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- The author initially attempted to create dynamic color themes programmatically but found the results unsatisfactory.
- Dissatisfaction with the palettes led to a deep dive into color theory and exploration of new color methods on the web.
- The realization that programmatic color palettes are nearly impossible without a good eye and sensibility.
- Creation of ColorPalette Pro, a tool that generates better palettes and addresses frustrations with existing tools.
- ColorPalette Pro features include generating six types of palettes, variations, and multiple input/output methods.
- The tool allows manipulation of palettes with knobs and includes features like an eyedropper, history, and random color selection.
- Output options include CSS values, downloadable CSS files, and palette images for design tools.
- Color and palette names are generated via an API, combining nearest color matches.
- The author acknowledges that the best palettes still require human adjustment and recommends Color.js for color science.
- ColorPalette Pro is a free tool with no monetization plans, intended for public use and feedback.