A New Transformation in Design from Pantone and Microsoft

Pantone, as a global color authority, is bringing a new breath to the design world by collaborating with Microsoft. Introduced on November 5, 2025, the Pantone Palette Generator utilizes Microsoft Azure OpenAI technology to accelerate designers' creative processes.

Integrated into the Pantone Connect platform, the Pantone Palette Generator is available to users, simplifying the color selection process for designers. With this innovative tool, users can create color palettes in seconds from Pantone's extensive color library. Data from the Pantone Color Institute enables users to accelerate their research and inspiration phases.

Pantone President Sky Kelley stated that for over 60 years they have been helping designers make critical color-related decisions, and with this collaboration, they aim to expedite the exploration phase of the design process. The Pantone Palette Generator provides instant color palettes based on user instructions, allowing users to work faster with inspiration.

Microsoft Global Industry Marketing Vice President Kathleen Mitford emphasized that through this collaboration, they can accelerate design processes while enhancing creativity and efficiency with artificial intelligence. With the color data provided by Pantone, users will have the chance to create palettes that reflect various social trends.

The Pantone Palette Generator is currently available to Pantone Connect users. The palettes facilitate designers' workflows, support collaborative design efforts, and save time. Additionally, palettes created by users can be directly added to the platform, allowing for quick analysis and sharing.

Pantone also plans to offer users the ability to create palettes around the 2026 Pantone Color of the Year and past colors. Continuing to develop new digital products aimed at transforming designers' workflows, Pantone is committed to adding new features based on user feedback.

For more information about the Pantone Palette Generator, you can visit www.pantone.com/pantone-connect or access mobile apps for iOS and Android through the Apple App Store and Google Play Store.