How to create Bootstrap color themes with KColor

The Bootstrap mode in KColor allows you to generate a complete Bootstrap color theme effortlessly. Whether you’re customizing the default palette or creating a new one from scratch, this mode helps you produce color variables that align with Bootstrap’s theming system.

What is a Bootstrap color palette

A Bootstrap color palette includes predefined variables like $primary, $secondary, $success, $danger, $warning, $info, $light, and $dark. These color roles are used across UI elements in the Bootstrap framework to ensure visual consistency.

How to generate a Bootstrap palette in KColor

To create a Bootstrap-compatible color theme, Select the Bootstrap mode in the palette generator. You can either start from a base color or randomize a full set. KColor will assign each generated shade to a Bootstrap role, making it ready for use in SCSS or CSS variables.

Export as Bootstrap color variables

Once you’ve customized your palette, you can export it as Bootstrap-compatible SCSS or CSS code. These variables are ready to drop into your project’s theme file or override the default Bootstrap variables.

Export Bootstrap colors

Use cases for Bootstrap themes

This mode is ideal for developers and designers working with the Bootstrap framework who want to brand their UI or align colors across components. You can quickly generate consistent, accessible themes for dashboards, apps, and marketing sites.

Next steps

Try Bootstrap mode in KColor to generate a professional Bootstrap palette in seconds. Customize each role, preview contrast, and export clean, production-ready variables to use in your project.