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How to Use

  1. 1
    Enter a base color

    Type a hex color code into the input field or use the color picker to select your base color for the palette.

  2. 2
    Choose a harmony scheme

    Select a color harmony type — complementary, analogous, triadic, split-complementary, or tetradic — to generate a harmonious palette from your base color.

  3. 3
    Copy palette colors

    Click on any generated color to copy its hex code to your clipboard, or copy the entire palette for use in your design project.

About

Color harmony is the foundation of every successful palette. Rather than picking colors at random, designers use mathematical relationships on the color wheel to create combinations that feel balanced and intentional. Complementary pairs (opposite hues) deliver maximum contrast, while analogous schemes (adjacent hues) produce soothing gradations that work well for backgrounds and calm compositions.

Triadic schemes place three colors at equal 120° intervals around the wheel, creating vibrant combinations that stay balanced because no single hue dominates. Split-complementary softens the tension of pure complementary by replacing one side with two neighboring hues — a favorite of illustrators who want energy without clashing. Tetradic (double-complementary) schemes offer the richest palettes for data visualization and branding systems, but require one dominant color to avoid visual chaos.

All harmonies on ColorFYI are computed in HSL space, which isolates hue rotations cleanly from lightness and saturation. This means you can paste any hex code — from a brand color to a random screenshot swatch — and get five valid harmony schemes instantly. Use them as starting points, then refine with the shade generator to build full UI systems.

FAQ

What are color harmonies in color theory?
Color harmonies are combinations of colors that are visually pleasing based on their positions on the color wheel. The main types are: complementary (opposite colors), analogous (adjacent colors), triadic (three equally spaced), split-complementary (a color plus the two adjacent to its complement), and tetradic (four colors forming a rectangle). Each harmony creates a different mood — complementary feels vibrant and high-contrast, while analogous feels calm and cohesive.
What is the difference between complementary and split-complementary?
Complementary uses two colors directly opposite on the color wheel (180° apart), creating maximum contrast. Split-complementary takes one base color and pairs it with the two colors adjacent to its complement (typically 150° and 210°). Split-complementary retains the visual tension of complementary but is easier to balance — it provides contrast without the intensity, making it a popular choice for beginners.
How many colors should a palette have?
Most effective design palettes use 3 to 5 colors: one primary, one or two secondary, and one or two accent colors. The 60-30-10 rule suggests using your dominant color for 60% of the design, a secondary for 30%, and an accent for 10%. Having too many colors creates visual noise, while too few can make a design feel monotonous. Neutral tones (grays, whites, blacks) are used in addition and don't count toward the palette.
How do I choose a good base color for my palette?
Start with the color that best represents your brand or mood. Consider color psychology: blue conveys trust and professionalism, red evokes energy and urgency, green suggests nature and growth. Test your base color at different lightness levels to ensure it works for both text and backgrounds. Saturated colors (high chroma) work well as accents, while desaturated versions serve better as primary background or text colors.
Can I export the generated palette?
Yes. Each color in the generated palette links to its dedicated ColorFYI page with full format conversions. You can copy individual hex values by clicking on them, or use the Copy All button to get the entire palette as comma-separated hex codes — ready to paste into your CSS, Figma, Tailwind config, or any design tool.

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