ColorMagic
What it is
ColorMagic is a web-based AI palette generator for creating color schemes from names, images, text, or hex codes. Upload an image to extract a palette, then copy colors, CSS, or gradient effects, or download the palette as PNG. Palette colors are available in HEX and RGB formats. The site also includes a random color generator, contrast checker, color name finder, coloring book, and color shades. Its mixer blends two colors at an adjustable ratio and reports the result in hex and RGB. Saving favorite palettes requires login, while coloring-book pages can be used, downloaded, or printed for personal use, classrooms, and therapy sessions without an account. ColorMagic offers a free API GET endpoint to search palettes by query, including tags and text, though its availability or behavior may change without warning. The free plan is listed at no cost, with unlimited palette generation; ads may appear. The coloring book’s photo feature processes images in the browser unless you choose Illustrate with AI.
For and against
For
- Accepts names, images, text, and hex codes.
- Extracts color palettes from uploaded images.
- Exports palettes as PNG, CSS, or gradients.
- Includes a contrast checker and color mixer.
- Free plan lists unlimited palette generation.
Against
- Saving favorite palettes requires login.
- The API may change or be removed without warning.
- Ads may appear on the free plan.
Who it suits
It suits homeowners and DIY painters who want to explore color combinations from a room photo, a color name, or a hex code. Its contrast checker and export options may also help when preparing a palette for a design.
Getting started
- Visit https://colormagic.app/ in a browser.
- Enter a name, text or hex code, or upload an image to generate a palette.
- Copy the colors, CSS or gradient effects, or download the palette as PNG.
- Log in if you want to save favorite palettes.
- For palette search by query, use the free API GET endpoint.
- Open the coloring book to color, download or print artwork without an account.
Limits to know
The Free plan is described as unlimited palette generation and may show ads. Saving favorite palettes requires login; the API may be changed or removed without warning.
The verdict
ColorMagic offers several ways to build and export palettes, including extracting colors from an image. It is a palette tool rather than a room-preview feature, so use it to explore colors before deciding what to apply.
Questions
How much does ColorMagic cost?
The Free plan is listed at no cost. The site says palette generation is free and may show ads.
What platforms are available?
The listed platforms are web and API.
Can I make a palette from a photo?
Yes. You can upload an image for AI palette extraction.
What formats can I export?
The listed formats are HEX, RGB, CSS and PNG. Palettes can be copied as colors, CSS or gradient effects, or downloaded as PNG.
Do I need an account?
Saving favorite palettes requires login. Coloring book pages can be used for personal use, classrooms and therapy sessions without an account.
Is there an API?
Yes. A free API provides a GET endpoint to search palettes by query, including tags and text; the API may be changed or removed without warning.
Facts on the record
- API
- A free API provides a GET endpoint to search palettes by query, including tags and text.colormagic.app · read 3 Oct 2026
- API caveat
- The API page says the API may be removed or changed at any time without warning.colormagic.app · read 3 Oct 2026
- Audience and usage
- The About page says roughly 200,000 people use ColorMagic per month and describes it as completely free, with ads potentially shown to maintain the site.colormagic.app · read 3 Oct 2026
- Color mixer
- The mixer blends two colors using an adjustable ratio and reports the mixed color in hex and RGB.colormagic.app · read 3 Oct 2026
- Coloring book
- The coloring book supports online coloring and downloading or printing artwork; its pages are free for personal use, classrooms, and therapy sessions without an account.colormagic.app · read 3 Oct 2026
- Image palettes
- Users can upload an image to extract a color palette with AI.colormagic.app · read 3 Oct 2026
- Image privacy
- For the coloring book photo feature, the photo is processed in the browser and uploaded only if the user chooses Illustrate with AI.colormagic.app · read 3 Oct 2026
- Other tools
- The site offers a random color generator, color mixer, contrast checker, color name finder, coloring book, and color shades.colormagic.app · read 3 Oct 2026
- Palette exports
- Users can copy colors, CSS, and gradient effects or download palettes as PNG.colormagic.app · read 3 Oct 2026
- Palette inputs
- The generator accepts names, images, text, and hex codes as inputs.colormagic.app · read 3 Oct 2026
- Privacy practices
- The privacy policy says the service uses Google Analytics cookies and may collect profile information, submitted information, access history, device information, referrers, IP addresses, server logs, and identifiers.colormagic.app · read 3 Oct 2026
- Product
- ColorMagic uses AI to generate color palettes for designs.colormagic.app · read 3 Oct 2026
- Saved palettes
- Saving favorite palettes requires login.colormagic.app · read 3 Oct 2026
- Support
- The site provides a contact page with a contact form embedded from Google Forms.colormagic.app · read 3 Oct 2026