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Coolors API vs Noun Project

If you need a Design & Creative API that's easy to integrate, go with Coolors API.

Coolors API

Generate color palettes, explore trending combinations, and extract colors from images.

Noun Project

Access over 8 million icons and photos via API. Returns SVG vectors or PNG files for any concept.

Coolors API

  • No authentication required
  • HTTPS supported
  • CORS enabled for frontend use

Noun Project

  • HTTPS supported
  • CORS enabled for frontend use
  • Requires OAuth setup
FeatureCoolors APINoun Project
AuthenticationNoneOAuth
HTTPSYesYes
CORSYesYes

When to use which?

Coolors API is the better choice for quick prototypes and hackathons since it requires no authentication.