How do I build a color palette by hand?

When you have exact colors in mind, build a palette from scratch. The result is a palette file in your Library that you can drop into any design.

Build the palette

1. Open the palette creator. Open Library from the rail, select Palettes, then select Create palette. Or select the + button (Create) and choose Create palette. The Create a palette file dialog opens.
2. Choose your colors. Select a swatch to open the color picker, then pick a color or enter a hex code. Hover a swatch and use Add color to insert one beside it, or Remove color to drop it. Drag swatches to reorder them. Use Generate random palette for a starting point.
3. Name and save. Type a name in File name (optional), then select Save. Select Cancel to discard it.

If something goes wrong

• Create palette is greyed out. On the Free plan, your Library has reached its file limit: You’ve reached the maximum of 500 files on the Free plan. Move files to the Bin, or change your plan. See What files can I upload to Visualist?.
• Remove color says A palette needs at least 2 colors. Add a color before you remove another.

To use the palette in your work, see How do I add a color palette to a design?.