I know who Dieter Rams is. My point still stands. I don’t “get” palettes in general and tools that allow you to make them. I’ve come up with several palettes of my own and they look just as good. Took no more than 2 mins. Have you tried?
Furthermore, I don’t think everyone shares your ability to pick harmonious color combinations. It must be a skill that you happen to be good at.
There’s also something to be said about an expert’s ability to discern the finer details of one version over other versions of the same thing.
It's a bit like saying you don't understand why people care about any great artist, because you too can grab some paint and a canvas and make something over a weekend. Sure, but is it truly beautiful? Compelling? Has a clear aesthetic that is of a time/place/context, or a direction forward, or a utilitarian function that merges form & function?
I too have and can create color palettes. They do not look as good.
I agree with what you're saying - that's my take on paintings as well and shallow dismissals of them isn't my core point.
Furthermore, color palettes are a tool and paintings are works of art.
When someone says "Use this color palette", it is important to ask "What specific speciality are you offering?" and what thought process has gone into making palettes which no one here can put a compelling explanation together.
I expect more. I expect objective contrast analysis, some deep color theory...nothing of the sorts exist here. It is not akin to painting or whatever modern art arguments you want to apply here.
Amazing.
To whom?