palette-generate

Generate UI color palettes from a brand color using HSB interpolation.

Updated Aug 27, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/pardnchiu/skill-palette-generate --skill palette-generate
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Skill: palette-generate
Source: https://github.com/pardnchiu/skill-palette-generate/tree/main
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/pardnchiu/skill-palette-generate --skill palette-generate

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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What problem does it solve?

This Skill automates the creation of comprehensive UI color palettes from a single brand color, eliminating the manual effort and ensuring design consistency.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Automated Palette Generation: Creates full 9-level color scales for brand, semantic (success, warning, error, info), neutral, and text colors.
  • HSB Arc Interpolation: Ensures visually harmonious and natural transitions between shades.
  • Multiple Output Formats: Supports JSON, CSS custom properties, and Tailwind CSS configuration.
  • Use Case: A designer needs to establish a new design system for a brand. They provide the primary brand hex color, and this Skill generates all necessary color variables for development.

Quick Start

Use the palette-generate skill to create a color palette from the brand color #FF5733.

Frequently Asked Questions about palette-generate

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I generate a complete UI color palette from a single brand color?

To generate a UI color palette from a single brand color, you provide a hex value and the system interpolates a full 9-level color scale. It outputs brand shades, semantic colors, neutral grays, and text colors using HSB arc interpolation.

Can I export generated design system colors as Tailwind config and CSS variables?

Yes, you can export generated design system colors as Tailwind config and CSS variables. The generation supports multiple output formats including JSON, CSS custom properties, and Tailwind CSS configuration files for direct development integration.

What is HSB arc interpolation for generating UI color scales?

HSB arc interpolation is the technique used to generate UI color scales by calculating transitions in the HSB color model. This ensures visually harmonious and natural shading progressions across all 9 levels of brand and neutral colors.

Does this palette generator include semantic colors like success, warning, and error states?

Yes, this palette generator includes semantic colors for success, warning, error, and info states. Alongside brand shades and neutral grays, each semantic color is generated with 9 distinct levels for comprehensive UI design system coverage.

What's the best way to establish consistent design system colors for a new brand?

The best way to establish consistent design system colors is to automate palette generation from a primary brand hex color. This eliminates manual effort and ensures visual harmony by generating all necessary UI color variables with 9 levels each.

How many color levels are generated for each category in the UI palette?

Nine color levels are generated for each category in the UI palette. Every brand shade, semantic color, neutral gray, and text color receives a complete 9-level scale to provide granular control over UI design elements.