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ColorMagic vs Palettemaker: catalog facts
ColorMagic	Palettemaker
Best for: Designers who want a palette from a word or image in a few seconds	Best for: Designers who want to see a palette on real layouts before committing to it
Free Free to use, according to the site.	Free Free to use, according to the site.
Web	Web
Generates palettes from text prompts Extracts palettes from uploaded images All 3 strengths for ColorMagic Generates palettes from text prompts Extracts palettes from uploaded images Includes a color mixer and CSS gradient generator	Previews palettes on realistic design mockups Exports to Procreate, Adobe ASE, image and code All 4 strengths for Palettemaker Previews palettes on realistic design mockups Exports to Procreate, Adobe ASE, image and code AI palette suggestions filtered by tone and color count Interface available in several languages
AI-generated results can be hit or miss for a specific brief Requires an internet connection	Works only in a browser with a connection Mockups are fixed examples rather than your own designs
Web application	Web application
Not open source	Not open source
License not stated	License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Needs internet	Needs internet
Official website Full listing and sources Sources for ColorMagic colormagic.app Catalog checked September 24, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Sources for Palettemaker palettemaker.com Catalog checked October 1, 2026

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