Random Color Wheel — Pick a Color at Random
A random color wheel preloaded with 16 named colors. Add your own palette, spin for a fast unbiased pick.
The Random Color Wheel picks one named color from a starting palette of 16. Replace the defaults with a brand palette, a paint set, or hex codes for design work. Each color has the same probability — the wheel is fair, no “favourite” colors lurking in the RNG.
How to use it
- Keep the 16 defaults or replace them with your own palette / hex codes.
- Use Elimination mode to walk through a palette without repeats.
- Spin and use the result as a design prompt or a kids’ activity.
- Share the URL so collaborators see the same palette.
Use cases
- Design warmups: spin a colour, build a tiny composition around it.
- Kids learning colour names — spin and find an object in the room.
- Drawing prompts: “sketch something using only this colour today”.
- Outfit games: spin and dress within today’s colour limit.
- Brainstorming brand palettes — random starting accent color.
- Picking which marker to use for the next note in a journal.
Frequently asked questions
Can I add custom hex colors?
Yes — type your hex code as the label (e.g. “#c2410c”). The wheel shows the hex on the segment; you can spin and copy the result for use in CSS or design tools.
Do the wheel segments match the color names?
No — the wheel’s segments use its theme palette (default Tangerine + multicolor); the colour name is just text on the segment. We chose this to keep contrast WCAG-compliant; rendering the wheel with the named colour can fail accessibility.
How many colors can the wheel hold?
Up to 200, though labels shrink past 30 segments. For full Pantone-style palettes use Cards mode to manage them and Elimination mode to walk through.
Is the color choice truly random?
Yes — crypto-secure RNG, every colour has exactly 1/N probability. No hidden weighting.
Can I share my custom palette?
Yes — the URL updates as you edit. Press Share to copy the link; anyone who opens it gets the same palette in the same order.