Free crochet tool
Crochet Colour Palette Generator
A crochet colour palette generator builds a five-colour yarn palette from one colour you already own. Enter its hex code and choose complementary, analogous, triadic, split-complementary or monochrome, then match the swatches to yarn shade cards. Each swatch shows readable label contrast for quick comparison.
By the crochetpatterns.io editorial team · Reviewed · Editorial policy
Analogous palette
- #af4691
- #af465d
- #af6446
- #af9846
- #91af46
Which colour scheme should I choose?
Analogous palettes, neighbouring hues on the colour wheel, look soft and natural and suit baby blankets. Complementary palettes, opposite hues, give strong contrast for tapestry and mosaic crochet. Monochrome palettes of one hue in different lightness suit textured stitches, where colour should not compete with the texture.
How do I match screen colours to real yarn?
Screens and dye lots never match exactly. Use the palette to decide relationships — lighter, darker, warmer, cooler — then compare yarn in daylight. Photographing yarn in black and white shows whether your values have enough contrast.
Frequently asked questions
Where do I find a hex code for my yarn?
Photograph the yarn in daylight and use any colour picker on the photo, or pick a close swatch by eye.
How many colours does a blanket need?
Three to five is easy to balance. Scrap blankets work with more if one neutral colour ties them together.
What is value contrast?
The difference in lightness between colours. Colourwork needs strong value contrast to read clearly.