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Skin Tone Palette Reference
A curated reference palette of 14 diverse skin tone swatches with names and hex codes, click to copy, for illustrators and designers.
🔒 This tool runs entirely in your browser. Your files are never uploaded to a server.
Click any swatch to copy its hex code.
How the skin tone palette reference works
- Browse the 14 swatches spanning a wide tonal range.
- Click any swatch to copy its hex code.
- Paste the color into your illustration or design tool.
FAQ
Who is this reference for?
Illustrators, character designers, and artists who want a quick, diverse starting palette of skin tones rather than picking colors from scratch.
How many tones are included?
14 swatches spanning a wide range from very light to very deep tones, each with a name and hex code for easy reference.
Can I copy a color directly?
Yes - click any swatch to copy its hex code to your clipboard, ready to paste into your design or illustration software.
Are these meant to be exhaustive or exact?
No - real skin tones exist on a continuous spectrum. This is a practical starting palette, not a definitive or exhaustive classification.
How we compare
| Feature | Online Tool Store | Manual color picking | Design software swatch library |
|---|---|---|---|
| Curated, diverse starting set | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ |
| One-click copy | ✓ | ✗ | ✓ |
| No software install | ✓ | ✓ | ✗ |
A quick starting point for character art, so you spend less time hunting for the right base tone.