Generate color palettes, tints, shades, and color harmonies from a base color. Perfect for UI design.
Color harmonies are combinations of colors that are visually pleasing based on their positions on the color wheel. Common types include complementary (opposite), analogous (adjacent), and triadic (evenly spaced).
Tints are created by adding white to a color (making it lighter), while shades are created by adding black (making it darker). This tool generates both to give you a full range.
Workflow: 1) Choose a brand primary color; 2) Generate a full tint/shade scale (50-900) for backgrounds, borders, and text; 3) Generate complementary or analogous colors for accents; 4) Generate grays for neutral elements; 5) Define semantic colors (primary, success, warning, error) mapped to specific scale values in your design system.
Common color theory approaches: complementary colors (opposite on the color wheel, high contrast), analogous colors (adjacent, harmonious), and triadic colors (equally spaced, vibrant balance). Practical advice: choose one primary (brand) color, one accent color, neutral grays, and a highlight color. Ensure contrast ratios meet WCAG AA standard (4.5:1) for accessibility, and account for color-blind users.