Monochrome color palettes
Single-hue palettes: one color explored from deep shade to pale tint. 90 palettes, each with HEX codes.
- Pool Road Trip
- Capital Advisory
- Mixtape Rink
- Snowdrift Hush
- Vector Grid
- Verdigris and Basin
- Summit and Harbour
- Lavender and Violet
- Summit Briefing
- Sourdough Display
- Cloud and Mist
- Cranberry Morning
- Ripple Haven
- Biscotti Cup
- Persimmon and Paprika
- Blackcurrant Crumble
- Brine and Rope
- Mauve Fade
- Rhubarb Compote
- Mulch Forage
- Pretzel and Rye
- Cactus Trading Post
- Paprika Pantry
- Pomelo Slice
- Circuit Dashboard
- Terrazzo Ground
- Canyon Caravan
- Cortado Counter
- Heather and Violet
- Champagne and Peony
- Obsidian Penthouse
- Velvet Lodge
- Umber Table
- Spruce Ridge
- Dune Afternoon
- Pine Grove
- Porcelain Loft
- Biscotti Grind
- Cameo Quartz
- Almond Basket
- Mango Burn
- Cellar and Wine
- Packet Interface
- Ruby Signet
- Bonfire Orchard
- Terracotta Wind
- Flurry Silence
- Maple Harvest
Most common colors in monochrome color palettes
Single-hue palettes: one color explored from deep shade to pale tint. Across all 90 monochrome palettes here, these named colors come up most often. Each links to its hex, RGB and OKLCH values and the colors that go with it.
- Rich Black#0D1B2Ain 16 palettes
- Lavender#E6E6FAin 11 palettes
- Lavender Blush#FFF0F5in 10 palettes
- Chocolate Brown#411900in 7 palettes
- Dark Plum#3F012Cin 7 palettes
- Jet#212529in 7 palettes
- Purple Brown#673A3Fin 7 palettes
- Dark Brown#341C02in 6 palettes
- Brownish Purple#76424Ein 5 palettes
- Dark Maroon#3C0008in 5 palettes
- Misty Rose#FFE4E1in 5 palettes
- Anti-Flash White#EDF2F4in 4 palettes
Monochrome color palette hex codes
| Palette | Hex codes |
|---|---|
| Pool Road Trip | #2E1A00 #825300 #CF9137 #FFE7C9 |
| Capital Advisory | #0B1F3A #163A66 #6B7A8F #8FB4E8 #DCE7F5 |
| Mixtape Rink | #22135B #5346B3 #9493FF #F3F4FF |
| Snowdrift Hush | #22364F #4A6A8A #8FB0C7 #F7FAFC |
| Vector Grid | #00233E #005493 #3386DC #8EC0FF #F5F9FF |
| Verdigris and Basin | #00211E #004F49 #009187 #71C4BC #B8F6EF |
| Summit and Harbour | #0B1F3A #163A66 #4775A9 #808EA3 #F5F8FC |
| Lavender and Violet | #2D1B4E #5B3F8C #8C6BC0 #B79CE0 #DCCDF2 |
Click a palette for its RGB, HSL and OKLCH values, contrast pairs, color-blindness preview and exports for CSS, Tailwind and Figma.
How to use a monochrome color palette
- Let monochrome lead, covering about 60% of the design, and keep the rest for neutrals and one accent (the 60-30-10 rule).
- Use a light tint of monochrome for backgrounds and a deep shade for text, so the palette stays readable.
- For contrast, add a small accent from the opposite side of the color wheel: see complementary colors.
- Check every text and background pair in the contrast checker before you ship.
Frequently asked questions
What colors are in a monochrome color palette?
The colors used most across these monochrome palettes are Rich Black, Lavender, Lavender Blush, Chocolate Brown, Dark Plum and Jet. Single-hue palettes: one color explored from deep shade to pale tint.
How many monochrome color palettes are there?
There are 90 curated monochrome palettes on this page, each with hex codes and free exports.
Can I edit a monochrome palette?
Yes. Open any palette in the palette generator to lock, adjust or replace colors, check contrast and export to CSS, Tailwind, Figma or Adobe swatches.