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ColorKit vs iWantHue

Both stand on color palette generators. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.

ColorKit

Free plan Web

ColorKit combines palette creation, image color extraction, gradient building, and related color utilities at no cost. Its image tool does not require signup, while saving palettes or gradients requires a free account.

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iWantHue

Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+4

iWantHue gives palette creators control over color constraints, distribution, sorting, and exports, with a JavaScript package for developers. Its free availability comes with potential similarity in large palettes and a 10-color limit for the Fancy preset.

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The facts

	ColorKit	iWantHue
Free plan	Yes	Yes
Open source	Not published	Not published
Runs on	Web	Android, API, iPhone, Linux, Mac, Web, Windows
Lowest paid plan	Free or on request	Not published
Plans published	1	None
Maker	Not published	Not published
Website	colorkit.co	medialab.github.io
On color palette generators	#12 of 34	#16 of 34

ColorKit: what it does well

Free web tools require no paid plan.
Image palette tool works without signup.
Image palette tool says images stay off its server.
Palette exports include PNG, CSV, array, and URL.
Gradients support CSS copying and up to eight stops.

What to know first

A free account is needed to save palettes and gradients.
The site uses Simple Analytics and Google Analytics.
Account email and activity are stored for email marketing.

iWantHue: what it does well

Constrains palettes by hue, chroma, and lightness.
Offers two methods for distributing colors.
Includes a colorblind-improvement option.
Exports HEX, RGB, HCL, LAB JSON, CSS, and JavaScript.
Free to use.

What to know first

Large palettes may contain similar colors.
The Fancy preset is limited to 10 colors.
No security or compliance claims are stated.

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