> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.ideogram.ai/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.ideogram.ai/using-ideogram/generation-settings/color-palette.md). # Color Palette Available to all users, the Color Palette setting lets you guide the overall color tone of your image generations. It’s best used as a creative direction tool rather than for precise color matching. When combined with descriptive color terms in your prompt, Color Palette produces more consistent and visually cohesive results. To access the Color Palette menu: 1. Select the Prompt Box to expand it (if not already expanded) and display the generation settings. 2. Select **Color** (or the already used color palette thumbnail), to open the **Color palette** menu.
Color button in the Prompt Box showing palette icon

Color Palette menu showing preset options and the Custom section.

{% hint style="warning" %} The Color Palette option is hidden when a **Character Reference** is active. If you previously selected a palette, it’s temporarily disabled and automatically restored once the Character Reference is removed. {% endhint %} Once selected, the chosen palette replaces the text label of the **Color** button, showing the active palette. ## Examples The following examples show how different color palettes can influence the tone and color expression of generated images. > **Prompt**:\ > *A photo of the moon rising above the tree line near a lake at night. The moon is partially obscured by clouds. A wooden cabin is located near the lakeshore. The lake is calm, reflecting the sky and the trees. The ground is covered with pine needles. The background contains mountains.*
No color paletteMoon rising over a lakeside cabin among pines in muted natural night tones
Using the Ultramarine color paletteThe same moonlit lakeside cabin scene rendered in deep ultramarine blue tones
> **Prompt**:\ > A *dynamic abstract expressionist painting of a mother and child embracing. The mother and child's forms are overlapping brushstrokes, inspired by expressive painting techniques. The background is a radiant glow with vibrant warm hues. The painting exudes profound nurturing love.*
Using the Ember color paletteAbstract expressionist painting of a mother embracing a child in warm reds, oranges, and pinks
Using the Jungle color paletteAbstract expressionist painting of a mother embracing a child in greens, teals, and golden yellows
## Custom Color Palette Users with a **Plus Plan** or higher can create their own custom color palette. To create one: 1. Scroll to the bottom of the **Color palette** menu and select **Custom**. 2. Enter up to five colors in your palette. 3. Choose colors using the color picker or type hexadecimal RGB values (starting with “#”). Separate multiple values with a space.
Defining custom colors using hexadecimal values.

Defining custom colors using hexadecimal values.

Defining custom colors using the color picker.

Defining custom colors using the color picker.

## Creativity and Experimentation Using Color Palette not only refines the overall color tone but also influences the composition and atmosphere of the generated image. It encourages experimentation and creative exploration. > **Prompt**:\ > *A minimalist single-line cat design in gold on a black background*
Minimalist single-line cat drawn in gold on a plain black backgroundNormal prompt using v2.0 Design style.
Single-line gold cat on textured black with a metallic gold band along the right edgeUsing v2.0 Design style with a two-color custom color palette: #000000 #f1c859Custom palette row with black and gold swatches and the hex values #000000 #f1c859