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Indie alternatives to Coolors

4 products made by independent developers and small teams that do what Coolors does, 4 of them with a free plan. Free and open-source options come first.

At a glance

ProductPriceOpen sourceSelf-hostPlatforms
Color HuntFree––Web, Browser extension
ColormindFree––Web, API
HuemintFree––Web
KhromaFree––Web

The alternatives

1. Color Hunt

Curated color palettes

Free, open collection of curated color palettes for designers and artists.

Free · Web, Browser extension · Website ↗

2. Colormind

AI color palette generator

Color scheme generator that uses deep learning to create palettes from photos, art and design.

Free · Web, API · Website ↗

3. Huemint

AI color palette generator previewed on real designs

Generates color palettes with machine learning and previews them on brand, website and illustration mockups.

Free · Web · Website ↗

4. Khroma

AI color tool that learns your taste

AI color tool that generates personalized palettes and combinations based on colors you pick.

Free · Web · Website ↗

Questions

Is there a free alternative to Coolors?

Yes. 4 of the 4 indie alternatives listed here have a free plan or are free: Color Hunt, Colormind, Huemint and Khroma.

What makes these alternatives to Coolors “indie”?

They are built by independent developers or small teams rather than large companies. Each one is listed because it does the same core job as Coolors.

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