KColor lets you generate a complete monochrome palette starting from any color in your current palette. This feature is perfect for designers who want variations of a specific hue for layering, UI states, or tone-on-tone design.
What is a monochrome scale
A monochrome scale consists of different values (lightness/darkness) of the same base hue. It’s often used in minimalist design systems, grayscale themes, or to maintain consistency in brand visuals.
How to create a monochrome palette from a color
Simply click the 
Monochrome from this icon in any color in your palette. KColor will instantly replace your current palette with a smooth, evenly spaced monochromatic scale derived from that selected color.
Your generation mode will switch to monochrome, allowing you to instantly update the base color through the color picker.
Use cases for monochrome palettes
Monochrome palettes are ideal for creating harmonious layouts, subtle UI elements, or elegant dark/light themes. They ensure visual consistency while still offering variation in depth and hierarchy.
Customize and export
You can adjust the number of steps, lock specific tones, or fine-tune the range of contrast. Once finalized, export your monochrome palette in CSS, Tailwind, SCSS, or JSON formats directly from KColor.
Next steps
If you’re aiming for a sleek, unified color system, use the “Monochrome from this” feature to build a rich tone range from any color in your palette.
