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Popular Pixel Art Color Palettes

Browse and download popular pixel art palettes for sprites, tilesets, and game assets. Or use one in Pixel Snapper.

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Resurrect 64

64 colors

by Kerrie Lake

Endesga 32

32 colors

by ENDESGA

Apollo

46 colors

by AdamCYounis

Lospec500

42 colors

by Lospec community

Endesga 64

64 colors

by ENDESGA

CC-29

29 colors

by Alpha6

SLSO8

8 colors

by Luis Miguel Maldonado

Pear36

36 colors

by 🍍PineappleOnPizza🍍

AAP-64

64 colors

by Adigun A. Polack

duel

256 colors

by Arilyn

Oil 6

6 colors

by Lospec community

👌31

31 colors

by mattt

Sweetie 16

16 colors

by Lospec community

PICO-8

16 colors

by Lospec community

Vinik24

24 colors

by Vinik

Fantasy 24

24 colors

by Lospec community

Journey

64 colors

by 🍍PineappleOnPizza🍍

Nintendo Entertainment System

55 colors

by Lospec community

Lost Century

16 colors

by SurrealEmber

Zughy 32

32 colors

by Lospec community

mulfok32

32 colors

by mulfok

NA16

16 colors

by Nauris

Midnight ablaze

7 colors

by Inkpendude

1bit Monitor Glow

2 colors

by Polyducks

Twilight 5

5 colors

by Star

Wplace Palette (Free Colours)

31 colors

by billystorm

Steam Lords

16 colors

by Slynyrd

Nyx8

8 colors

by Lospec community

Aurora

256 colors

by Lospec community

Famicube

64 colors

by Lospec community

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Frequently Asked Questions

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What is a pixel art color palette?

A pixel art color palette is a limited set of colors used throughout an artwork or project. Reusing the same colors helps sprites, tilesets, backgrounds, and UI elements feel consistent.

How do I choose a color palette for pixel art?

Choosing a pixel art palette is all about the mood you want. Try a few palettes and trust your eye, you know better than anyone what you want your game to evoke.

How many colors should a pixel art palette have?

There is no required number. Palettes with 8 or 16 colors work well for a compact retro look, while 32 or 64 colors can support richer scenes and larger game assets. The best size is the smallest palette that still gives your artwork the range it needs.

How do I use a downloaded PNG palette?

Open or import the PNG in your pixel art editor, then sample its colors with the color picker. Editors that support palette images may also let you import the PNG directly as a color palette.

Can I use these palettes with Pixel Snapper?

Yes. Download a palette as a PNG, then import it into Pixel Snapper as a custom palette. Pixel Snapper will use its colors while preserving transparency, helping your sprites and game assets share a consistent color range.