Color Theory & Palette Generator
Generate harmonious color palettes, explore color combinations, and understand color theory principles for your design projects.
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Color Theory & Combinations
Color Variations
Tints and shades help create depth and hierarchy in design. Tints are created by adding white, shades by adding black.
Tints (Adding White)
Shades (Adding Black)
Complementary Colors
Colors opposite on the color wheel. Creates maximum contrast.
Split-Complementary
Uses two colors adjacent to the complement.
Triadic Colors
Three colors equally spaced on the color wheel.
Tetradic (Double Complementary)
Two pairs of complementary colors.
Analogous Colors
Three adjacent colors on the color wheel.
Monochromatic
Different shades and saturations of the same hue.
Contrast Checker
Check if your text color has sufficient contrast with the background color for optimal readability. WCAG guidelines recommend a minimum contrast ratio of 4.5:1 for normal text.