Color Palette Generator

Convert HEX, RGB, HSL colors and generate harmonious color palettes

Color Selection

Color Information

HEX:
#3B82F6
RGB:
rgb(59, 130, 246)
HSL:
hsl(217, 91%, 60%)

Complementary

Opposite colors creating strong contrast

#3B82F6

#F6AF3C

Triadic

Three colors evenly spaced on color wheel

#3B82F6

#F63C83

#83F63C

Analogous

Adjacent colors creating harmonious feel

#3B82F6

#523CF6

#3CE0F6

#AF3CF6

Monochromatic

Various shades derived from one color

#3B82F6

#0A5ADB

#3C83F6

#85B2F9

#CEE0FD

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Practical Use Cases

Website Design System

Generate harmonious color palettes based on brand colors to build consistent UI/UX.

Graphic Design Work

Automatically find matching color combinations for posters, banners, and SNS content to save design time.

CSS Code Conversion

Instantly convert designer-provided colors to various formats needed for development like HEX, RGB, HSL.

Accessibility Color Verification

Check contrast between background and text colors to verify WCAG accessibility standards compliance.

šŸŽØ Color Design Theory

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Principles of Color Harmony
Complementary: Colors opposite on the color wheel creating strong contrast and visual tension
Analogous: Adjacent colors on the wheel creating soft, harmonious feelings
Triadic: Three colors spaced 120Ā° apart on the wheel creating balanced designs
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Color Psychology
Red: Represents passion, energy, urgency and drives action
Blue: Conveys trust, calm, professionalism - ideal for finance/healthcare
Green: Symbolizes nature, growth, health - effective for eco-friendly brands
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Accessibility Considerations
Contrast Ratio: Maintain at least 4.5:1 luminance contrast between text and background (WCAG AA)
Color Blindness: Don't rely on color alone - use icons or patterns alongside
Testing: Verify colors are visible across various lighting conditions and devices

šŸ’” Pro Tips

1
Color Scheme Selection

Analogous schemes create soft, stable feelings while complementary schemes provide strong, dynamic contrast.

2
Harmony Usage

Triadic schemes work well for balanced designs, while tetradic schemes are useful for rich, varied expressions.

3
Format Understanding

HEX is most common on web, RGB for digital displays, and HSL is intuitive for color adjustments.

4
Color Psychology

Consider color psychology when choosing brand colors. Blue conveys trust, red represents passion.

šŸš€ Advanced Usage

CSS Variables

Define your color palette as CSS variables to build a consistent, maintainable design system.

:root { --primary: #3b82f6; --secondary: #8b5cf6; }
Dark Mode Support

Create separate palettes for light and dark themes to enhance user experience.

@media (prefers-color-scheme: dark) { --bg: #1a1a1a; }
Brand Consistency

Integrate the generated palette into your design system documentation for team-wide consistency.

primary: { 50: '#eff6ff', 500: '#3b82f6', 900: '#1e3a8a' }
Accessibility Testing

Verify generated color combinations with contrast checking tools to meet WCAG standards.

contrast-ratio(#3b82f6, #ffffff) >= 4.5:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between HEX, RGB, and HSL?
HEX is hexadecimal color code (#RRGGBB), RGB is red/green/blue values (0-255), and HSL represents hue/saturation/lightness. Choose based on your needs.
Which color scheme should I choose?
Analogous for harmonious designs, complementary for strong contrast, triadic for balanced composition, and tetradic for rich expressions.
Can I save generated palettes?
Click each color to copy to clipboard. Use browser bookmarks to save URLs for reuse.
How do I check color accessibility?
Apply generated colors to text and background, then verify WCAG standards (4.5:1+) with a separate contrast checker tool.
How do I convert color code formats?
Enter any color and it automatically converts to all three formats (HEX, RGB, HSL). Copy the format you need.

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