Pantone-Style Card Maker
Generate a fun, Pantone-inspired color swatch card with an auto-generated name and code, downloadable as a PNG. Runs entirely in your browser.
🔒 This tool runs entirely in your browser. Your files are never uploaded to a server.
Color details
Aa Light text
Aa Dark text
WCAG ratio vs. white / black. AA needs 4.5:1, AAA needs 7:1 (normal text).
Card styling
Card options
How the color card maker works
- Pick a color and a "card year" for the label.
- A playful color name and code are generated automatically based on the color.
- Download the finished card as a PNG image.
FAQ
Is this affiliated with the official Pantone color system?
No - this generates a fun, Pantone-inspired swatch card for personal or creative use, with a generated color name and code. It is not an official Pantone product or matching system.
How is the color name generated?
Based on the color's hue, lightness, and saturation, combined with a mood word - producing evocative names like "Deep Ember Blue" or "Pale Mist Green".
What is the generated code?
A playful, card-style code combining your chosen year and a number derived from the color's hex value - purely for aesthetic flavor, not a real color-matching reference.
Can I download the card as an image?
Yes - click Download PNG to save the generated swatch card to your device.
Can I enter a specific hex code instead of using the color picker?
Yes - type or paste a hex value directly into the hex field next to the color swatch, and the card, name, and code all update to match it.
Can I find the name for a color I already have, like a brand color?
Yes - enter that color's hex code and the tool generates a matching evocative name and card code for it, so you can turn an existing brand or palette color into a swatch card.
How we compare
| Feature | Online Tool Store | Manual design template | Official color matching systems |
|---|---|---|---|
| Instant, no design software | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Auto-generated name and code | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Official color reference accuracy | ✗ | ✗ | ✓ |
A fun way to present a brand color or mood board palette in a familiar swatch-card style.