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ColorZmo

Color Inspiration & Tips

Learn about color theory, trends, and creative applications

Color Theory

Understanding Color Harmonies

Learn how different color schemes work together and how to apply them effectively in your designs for maximum visual impact.

March 27, 2025 Read More →
Trends

2025 Color Trends in Web Design

Discover the most popular color palettes being used in modern web design and how to incorporate them into your projects.

March 14, 2025 Read More →
Branding

Choosing Colors for Brand Identity

A comprehensive guide to selecting colors that effectively communicate your brand's personality and values.

April 10, 2025 Read More →
Psychology

The Psychology of Color in Marketing

How different colors influence consumer behavior and how to use this knowledge to improve your marketing materials.

March 22, 2025 Read More →
Interior Design

Creating Mood with Interior Color Palettes

Transform living spaces with carefully selected color schemes that evoke specific moods and atmospheres.

February 15, 2025 Read More →
Tutorial

From Palette to Prototype: A Designer's Workflow

Step-by-step guide on how professional designers move from color selection to finished product using ColorZmo.

January 5, 2025 Read More →

Frequently Asked Questions

Find answers to common questions about ColorZmo

A color mood board is a visual collection of colors, textures, images, and sometimes text that represents the aesthetic direction of a project. It helps designers and clients visualize how colors work together in context before finalizing a color scheme. ColorZmo makes it easy to create digital mood boards that you can share and refine with collaborators.

Yes! ColorZmo offers a completely free version with all the essential features for creating, saving, and exporting color palettes. We also offer a premium version with additional features like unlimited cloud storage, team collaboration tools, and advanced export options. You can use the free version indefinitely without any restrictions on core functionality.

With a free account, your palettes are stored in your browser's local storage, meaning they're only accessible from the device where you created them. By creating a free ColorZmo account, you can sync your palettes across all your devices. Our premium plan offers unlimited cloud storage and real-time syncing across devices.

ColorZmo supports exporting palettes in multiple formats including: HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values; Adobe Swatch Exchange (ASE) for Photoshop and Illustrator; CSS variables for web development; PDF for print; and PNG/SVG for images. The free version includes basic export options, while premium unlocks all formats.

Our harmony generator uses established color theory principles to create balanced palettes. Based on your selected base color, it calculates complementary, analogous, triadic, and other scheme types by analyzing the color wheel relationships. You can then fine-tune each color in the generated palette to perfectly match your vision.

Yes! ColorZmo includes an image color extraction tool. Simply upload an image, and our algorithm will identify the dominant colors, which you can then add to your palette. This is perfect for creating color schemes inspired by photographs, artwork, or any visual reference.

With the free version, you can create and save up to 20 palettes in your browser. Our premium plan removes all limits and provides cloud storage for unlimited palettes. Even with the free version, you can always export and delete older palettes to make room for new ones.

Absolutely! ColorZmo makes it easy to share your palettes via unique links, social media, or email. You can also generate embed codes to display your palettes on websites or blogs. Shared palettes remain viewable even by people without ColorZmo accounts.

Yes, we provide several accessibility features including contrast ratio checking (WCAG compliance), color blindness simulation, and vision deficiency-friendly palette suggestions. These tools help ensure your color choices are inclusive and accessible to all audiences.

Getting started is simple! Just visit our color tool section and begin by selecting a base color. Our intuitive interface will guide you through the process of creating your first palette. No account is needed to start exploring, though creating one will let you save your work across sessions. Check out our tutorial videos if you'd like step-by-step guidance.