KColor allows you to lock specific colors in your palette while generating new ones. This helps you refine results and maintain visual consistency around chosen key shades. It’s perfect when you’ve already nailed part of your palette and want to build around it.
What does locking a color do
When a color is locked, it stays fixed in your palette—even as other colors are regenerated. This gives you control over the direction of your palette without losing your favorite picks.
How to lock a color in KColor
Click the 
lock icon under any color swatch to prevent it from changing. You can lock multiple colors at once. When you click “Generate,” only unlocked colors will be recalculated.
Use cases for locked palettes
Locking colors is useful when you want to preserve brand colors, accent hues, or background tones. It ensures that new palettes remain aligned with your design goals without starting from scratch.
Tips for locking colors effectively
Use locked colors to anchor your palette. Lock a strong primary or neutral shade, then explore tints, shades, or complementary colors around it. Combine with filtering and interpolation for precise control.
Next steps
Refine your workflow by locking must-keep colors and generating fresh combinations around them. Whether you’re designing a brand system or a UI theme, locking helps you stay intentional with every color step.
