# PigmentPicker - AI Color Palette Generator

## About
PigmentPicker is a free, AI-powered color palette generator designed for designers, developers, and creatives. Our tool helps users create beautiful, accessible color schemes using artificial intelligence, color theory principles, and image extraction capabilities.

## Core Features
- AI-powered color palette generation from text descriptions
- Image color extraction from uploaded photos
- WCAG accessibility checker for color contrast ratios
- Color theory presets (Analogous, Triadic, Monochromatic, etc.)
- Multi-format export (HEX, RGB, CMYK, HCL, HSL)
- Smart color regeneration with lock/unlock functionality
- Dark mode support
- No registration required for basic usage
- Free to use with optional account for saving palettes

## Target Audience
- Web designers and UI/UX designers
- Frontend developers
- Graphic designers
- Brand designers
- Creative professionals
- Students learning design
- Anyone working with color in digital projects

## Key Benefits
- Saves time in color selection process
- Ensures accessibility compliance
- Provides professional color theory guidance
- Supports multiple design workflows
- Free alternative to expensive design tools
- No learning curve - intuitive interface

## Technical Specifications
- Web-based application (no download required)
- Works in all modern browsers
- Responsive design for mobile and desktop
- Built with Next.js and React
- Uses AI for intelligent color suggestions
- Implements WCAG 2.1 accessibility standards

## Use Cases
- Creating brand color palettes
- Designing website color schemes
- Extracting colors from inspiration images
- Ensuring accessible color combinations
- Learning color theory principles
- Rapid prototyping with consistent colors
- Design system development

## Contact & Support
- Website: https://pigmentpicker.com
- Creator: STOec
- Free to use, no restrictions
- No data collection for basic usage
- Privacy-focused design

## Last Updated
2025-12-07

## License
Free to use for personal and commercial projects. See terms of service at https://pigmentpicker.com/terms for full details.