7 New Colour Tools: Innovate and Inspire

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Exploring New Frontiers in Colour: Tools for Artists and Graphic Designers

A vibrant and colourful graph with a futuristic design, featuring a gradient background transitioning from purple and pink on the left to orange and yellow on the right. The graph has a three-dimensional, wave-like structure made up of fine lines that fan out diagonally from the top left to the bottom right. It overlays a grid with horizontal and vertical lines, and there is a white curved line running horizontally across the lower part of the graph. Axes on the left and bottom display various labels and numerical values, though they are not clearly readable. The overall aesthetic is sleek and modern, resembling data visualizations often seen in tech and sci-fi contexts.
A sleek and futuristic interpretation of a colour visualizer.

If you’re an artist or graphic designer looking to dive into the world of colour, you’re in luck. There are some fantastic new tools out there that are reshaping how we approach and play with colour in our work. Let’s take a closer look at these innovative resources that can add a splash of brilliance to your projects.

1. ColorKit

ColorKit is an all-in-one online tool for creating and managing colour palettes. It’s perfect for generating palettes using various methods like analogous or complementary colors. You can check colour contrast, create gradients, and even extract dominant colours from your favorite photos. It’s like having a colour wizard at your fingertips!

2. Coolors

If speed is your thing, Coolors is the go-to tool for super-fast palette generation. You can create, share, and explore millions of colour schemes. It also includes nifty features like gradient creation and image-to-palette conversion. Plus, with plugins for Figma and Adobe, it integrates seamlessly into your design workflow.

3. Khroma

Khroma uses AI to learn your colour preferences and generate palettes that are visually appealing and harmonious. It’s like having a personal colour assistant that understands your taste, making it easier to find the perfect colour combo for any project.

4. Chroma.js

For those into web-based projects, Chroma.js is a powerful JavaScript library that helps you manipulate colours and colour scales. Supporting numerous colour models like RGB and HSL, it’s a robust resource for colour manipulation and making your web designs pop.

5. ColorMind

Another AI-powered gem, ColorMind generates colour schemes by learning styles from photographs, movies, and popular art. It’s especially handy for finding harmonious colour combinations that are in tune with contemporary design trends.

6. Color Leap

Step back in time with Color Leap! This tool lets you explore colour palettes from different historical eras, offering context and inspiration from art and design history. It’s perfect for designers aiming for historical accuracy or a vintage aesthetic.

7. Culrs

Culrs provides pre-made colour palettes categorized by principles like analogous, triad, monochromatic, and tetradic combinations. It also explains the meanings behind these combinations, making it a great tool for both beginners and seasoned designers looking to deepen their understanding of colour theory.

Enhance Your Creative Workflow

These tools not only leverage advanced technology but also provide practical applications of colour theory, historical context, and modern design needs. Whether you want to experiment with new colour combinations or find the perfect palette for your project, these resources can significantly enhance your workflow and creativity.

Have I missed any cool innovative new colour tools? Feel free to add them in the comments below!

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Digital artist and graphic designer, Teresa Cowley

My name is Teresa Cowley, and I'm a digital artist and graphic designer from Vancouver Island, Canada. I focus on abstract and fantasy art as well as digital collage, and like to utilize AI art tools as part of my design process to create new, innovative pieces of art. I strive to create new, unique designs that tell imaginative stories, and I am eager to push the boundaries of what can be expressed with art and technology.

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