Retro Color Palette
Create retro color palettes for your game, free. NES, Game Boy, and arcade-style colors.
Retro color palettes
Create color palettes inspired by classic game hardware — NES, Game Boy, arcade.
Export hex list
Export your retro palette as a hex color list for your engine.
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Game-ready colors
Palettes optimized for retro game art with limited color counts.
A retro color palette tool for game devs
Wayline's retro color palette tool helps you create palettes inspired by classic game hardware. Start from NES, Game Boy, or arcade-style palettes, customize the colors, and export as a hex list for your game engine. It runs on desktop and mobile.
Frequently asked questions
Is the retro palette tool free?
Yes. You can create and export palettes for free with no sign-up.
What retro styles are available?
NES (52 colors), Game Boy (4 shades), arcade, and other retro hardware palettes.
What format does it export?
A hex color list and PNG swatch for your game engine.
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