Pixel Art Palette Picker

Prebuilt palettes (NES, GameBoy, Pico-8) + custom palette creation and export

Palette Library

Preset Palettes

Palette Editor

Current Palette

0 colors in palette

Export Palette

How to Use the Pixel Art Palette Picker

Exploring Preset Palettes

Click on any of the preset palette buttons (NES, GameBoy, Pico-8, etc.) to load that color palette. The colors will appear in the Palette Library section. Click on any color to add it to your Current Palette.

Creating Custom Palettes

Use the color picker or enter a hex code to select a color, then click "Add Color" to add it to your palette. You can right-click on any color in your Current Palette to remove it.

Exporting Your Palette

Once you've created a palette you like, you can:

Benefits of Using This Tool

Authentic Retro Palettes

Access accurate color palettes from classic gaming systems and computers, perfect for creating authentic pixel art.

Custom Palette Creation

Build your own color palettes from scratch or by mixing colors from different preset palettes.

Easy Export Options

Export your palettes in formats that work with popular pixel art and graphics software.

Color Inspiration

Discover color combinations used in classic games to inspire your own creations.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are these preset palettes?

The preset palettes are accurate recreations of color palettes from classic gaming systems and computers. For example, the NES palette contains the 56 colors available on the Nintendo Entertainment System.

How many colors can I add to my custom palette?

There's no technical limit, but for practical pixel art purposes, you'll typically want to keep it between 4-32 colors.

Can I share my custom palettes?

Yes! The JSON export creates a file you can share with others. They can import it into their own palette picker.

Why would I want a PNG export?

The PNG export creates a 256-pixel wide image with your colors repeated. Many graphics programs can import this as a palette.

Is this tool free to use?

Yes, this is completely free to use with no limitations.