ColorHunt

Color Hunt is a clean, free platform offering daily curated 4-color palettes. Organized by popularity, season, or theme, it lets designers quickly copy HEX codes for web, UI, or illustration projects. No login required—ideal for fast, on-the-go color inspiration.

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What is ColorHunt

Color Hunt is the color inspiration site I open most often—hands down. It’s ruthlessly clean: just rows of four-color palettes, zero ads, pop-ups, or clutter. Every combo feels curated and on-trend. What hooks me? Click any color swatch, and its HEX code instantly copies to your clipboard—with a subtle ‘Copied!’ toast in the corner. It’s that smooth. Whether I’m racing against a UI deadline, pitching a brand identity, or stuck at 2 a.m., Color Hunt always rescues me with the perfect palette. And yes—it’s explicitly free for commercial use. Peace of mind included.

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Popular color pages

Palette Detail Page

How to use ColorHunt

Getting Started

Go to https://colorhunt.co
Land on ‘Popular’ by default; toggle to ‘Fresh’ or ‘Random’ via top nav
Click any color → HEX auto-copies (e.g., #FF6B6B), with ‘Copied!’ toast
Click a full palette → view large swatches, ID, and share link on detail page
Click “Save” to bookmark (requires login)

Pro Tips

Use IDs for Collaboration: Share palette ID (e.g., #9876) instead of screenshots
Leverage Chrome Extension: Browse palettes from any webpage via sidebar
Learn from Niche Combos: Study low-like but bold palettes for specific aesthetics
Automate with API: Pull live data via api.colorhunt.co into your design tools

ColorHunt Key Features

Minimalist 4-Color Palettes

Each palette contains exactly 4 thoughtfully paired colors—no decision fatigue

One-Click HEX Copy

Click any swatch to copy HEX instantly, with a ‘Copied!’ confirmation toast

Three Browse Modes

Switch between Popular, Fresh, and Random for tailored inspiration

Free for Commercial Use

Officially confirmed on the About page: no attribution or licensing needed

Official Chrome Extension

Install via the prominent ‘Add to Chrome’ button for sidebar access

Unique Palette ID

Every palette has an ID (e.g., #1234) for easy team reference and tracking

Community-Liked Ranking

‘Popular’ order is driven by real user likes—authentic taste signal

Public API Available

Accessible at api.colorhunt.co for seamless developer integration

ColorHunt Use Cases

Rapid UI/UX Coloring

Quickly assign primary and secondary colors to buttons, cards, nav bars

Brand Color Pitching

Present multiple high-quality options to clients with confidence

Design System Foundation

Extract base hues to build scalable, enterprise-grade color systems

Illustration & Motion Reference

Find emotionally resonant palettes for characters, scenes, or animations

Pixel-Perfect Dev Handoff

Developers copy HEX values directly—zero guesswork, faster delivery

Design Education

Study top-voted palettes to learn contrast, saturation, and mood crafting

ColorHunt Pros & Cons

Pros

Radically minimal interface—pure focus on color, zero distractions

Best-in-class HEX copying with instant, unobtrusive feedback

Like-based ranking reflects genuine community taste, not opaque algorithms

Clear, risk-free commercial usage policy

Official Chrome extension enables seamless workflow integration

Palette IDs enable precise team communication and version control

Public API empowers technical teams to embed palettes natively

Cons

HEX-only display—no RGB, CMYK, or HSL alternatives

No user-submitted palettes (curated exclusively by team/invites)

Saved palettes require login and lack folder/tag organization

Missing advanced filters (hue, mood, industry, etc.)

No visual preview on UI components or mockups

ColorHunt FAQ

Q1: Can I really use Color Hunt palettes commercially without attribution?

Yes. The About page states: 'All palettes are free to use in personal and commercial projects.' No attribution required. Note: color combinations aren’t copyrightable—use as inspiration, not direct copies of others’ work.

Q2: How do I submit my own palette?

Public submissions aren’t open, but a 'Submit' link in the footer leads to a Google Form. The team reviews entries periodically—great combos may get featured.

Q3: Is there a Figma or Sketch plugin?

Not officially yet—but the Chrome extension (prominently featured on homepage) works great. Most designers simply copy-paste HEX values, which is surprisingly fast.

Q4: Why do some top-liked palettes feel ‘safe’ or generic?

High likes often mean broad usability—perfect for standard UIs. For bolder ideas, explore 'Fresh' or 'Random'; that’s where experimental gems hide.

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