Random Color Generator
Use this random color generator to pick one or up to five colors instantly. Choose from millions of colors or filter by basic, primary, secondary, tertiary, neutral, or everyday colors.
How to Use the Random Color Generator
Choose how many colors you want, select a color type, then click Generate Color. You can generate 1–5 colors at once or choose All Colors for millions of possible results.
For a more specific pick, filter by basic, primary, secondary, tertiary, neutral, or everyday colors. You can also turn repeats off when you don't want the same color selected twice.
Each result includes the color name, HEX code, and RGB value. Click Copy HEX to use the exact color elsewhere.
Types of Colors You Can Generate
The color randomizer includes several options depending on what you need.
Primary Colors
The three primary colors are:
- Red
- Yellow
- Blue
Secondary Colors
Secondary colors are created by mixing two primary colors:
- Orange = Red + Yellow
- Green = Yellow + Blue
- Purple = Blue + Red
Tertiary Colors
Tertiary colors sit between primary and secondary colors on the color wheel:
- Red-Orange
- Yellow-Orange
- Yellow-Green
- Blue-Green
- Blue-Purple
- Red-Purple
Neutral Colors
Choose the neutral option for:
- Brown
- Black
- White
- Gray
- Beige
- Cream
- Tan
- Silver
Everyday Colors
The everyday collection includes familiar shades such as pink, turquoise, teal, peach, navy, maroon, gold, coral, lavender, mint, indigo, violet, and forest green.
Or choose All Colors to pick from more than 16 million possible RGB colors.
Ways to Use a Random Color Picker
Use the generator to choose colors for art projects, drawing challenges, classroom games, crafts, team activities, or a color-of-the-day challenge.
Generating 2–5 random colors is also an easy way to create a color palette without spending ages deciding which colors to use.
For a creative challenge, combine your result with the random object generator to create ideas such as a green robot or orange castle. You can also use a random color as the starting point for a creative writing prompt.
Free Printables to Use With the Color Generator
Turn your random color into a quick learning activity with one of these printables:
- Alphabet Coloring Pages (A–Z) – Generate a color to use for the letter of the day.
- Color by Number Worksheets – Randomly choose which color to start with.
- Preschool Tracing Worksheets – Trace letters, numbers, or shapes using the selected color.
- Color Purple Worksheet – Practice recognizing and using purple.
- I Know My Colors Worksheet – Match colors with familiar objects.
- Learning Colors Worksheets – Practice recognizing red, blue, green, yellow, orange, and pink.
- My Favorite Color Worksheet – Draw, color, and write about a favorite color.
HEX Codes for Common Colors
Every generated color includes its HEX and RGB values. Here are the codes for some of the most common colors:
| Color | HEX Code |
|---|---|
| Red | #FF0000 |
| Orange | #FFA500 |
| Yellow | #FFFF00 |
| Green | #008000 |
| Blue | #0000FF |
| Purple | #800080 |
| Pink | #FFC0CB |
| Brown | #8B4513 |
| Black | #000000 |
| White | #FFFFFF |
| Gray | #808080 |
Last Updated on 26 August 2026 by Clare Brown
