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🎨 Color Palette Generator
Pick one base color and get complementary, analogous, triadic and shade palettes.
About this Color Palette Generator
Good color schemes follow geometry on the color wheel. Give this generator one base color and it builds four harmonious sets using HSL color math: a complementary pair for contrast, analogous neighbors for calm, a triadic trio for energy, and a ten-step run of shades and tints from dark to light.
How to use it
- Pick a base color with the color swatch.
- Click Generate palette.
- Browse the four harmony groups and the shades row.
- Click any swatch to see and copy its exact hex code.
Example
Starting from pure red #ff0000, the complementary swatch is #00ffff (cyan) — the color exactly opposite red on the wheel, which is why the pair looks so vivid together.
Frequently asked questions
What is a triadic palette?
Three colors spaced 120° apart on the color wheel. They stay balanced and vibrant even at full saturation, and are a favorite for playful brands.
Which group should I use for a website?
Analogous colors make calm, professional pages. Add one complementary color for buttons and highlights that need to stand out.
Can I copy a color into my CSS?
Yes — clicking a swatch copies its hex code, ready to paste as a color or background value.
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