🎨 What is Palette Generator?
Palette Generator automatically creates harmonious color palettes based on color theory from a single base color. It supports five color harmony types: complementary, analogous, triadic, tetradic, and monochromatic, each based on relationships on the color wheel. Generated palettes are provided as HEX/RGB codes with direct CSS variable export capability. Perfect for web design, brand color systems, UI themes, and illustration work.
📊 Color Harmony Theory
| Harmony Type | Color Wheel | Characteristics |
|---|---|---|
| Complementary | 180° opposite | High contrast, eye-catching |
| Analogous | 30° adjacent | Natural and harmonious |
| Triadic | 120° apart | Balanced diversity |
| Tetradic | 90° apart | Rich and bold |
| Monochromatic | Same hue | Unified, sophisticated |
💡 Palette Usage Tips
- 60-30-10 rule: Primary 60%, secondary 30%, accent 10%
- Brand colors: Complementary or triadic for memorable combinations
- UI design: Monochromatic for consistent themes
- Check contrast: Verify text/background contrast for accessibility
- Consider context: Adjust colors based on medium (web/print/video)
Frequently Asked Questions
Which palette type should I choose?▼
It depends on your goal. For bold impressions use complementary, for soft natural feels use analogous, for balanced variety use triadic, and for sophisticated unity use monochromatic.
Why might generated colors differ slightly from the original?▼
Rounding occurs when converting from HSL calculations to HEX values. Additionally, monitor color profiles can cause colors to appear differently.
How do I use the CSS variables?▼
Declare variables in :root and use them as var(--color-1). In Tailwind, add them to extend colors and use classes like bg-color-1.
What is Color Palette Generator?
Generate beautiful color palettes from any base color. Create complementary, analogous, triadic, split-complementary, and tetradic color schemes for design projects.