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Color Scheme Generator

Generate complete color schemes for design projects. Professional color scheme creation tool.

Scheme Generation
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Scheme Types
Complete Palettes
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Export Options

Professional Color Scheme Generator Features

Multiple Scheme Types

Generate monochromatic, analogous, complementary, triadic, and tetradic color schemes with professional color theory.

Customizable Parameters

Adjust saturation, lightness, and color count to create the perfect color scheme for your specific needs.

Live Preview

See your color schemes in real-time with detailed color information and visual representations.

Export Options

Export your color schemes in multiple formats for use in design tools and applications.

Understanding Color Schemes

Monochromatic

Uses variations of a single hue. Creates harmonious, elegant designs with subtle color differences.

Same hue, different saturation/lightness

Analogous

Uses colors that are adjacent on the color wheel. Creates natural, pleasing color combinations.

Adjacent hues on color wheel

Complementary

Uses colors that are opposite on the color wheel. Creates high contrast and vibrant designs.

Opposite hues on color wheel

Triadic

Uses three colors evenly spaced on the color wheel. Creates balanced, vibrant color schemes.

Three evenly spaced hues

Color Scheme Best Practices

🎨 Start with a Base Color

Choose a base color that represents your brand or design intent, then build your scheme around it.

⚖️ Maintain Balance

Use a mix of light, medium, and dark colors to create visual hierarchy and balance in your design.

🎯 Consider Context

Choose color schemes that work well for your specific use case, whether it's web, print, or mobile.

♿ Test for Accessibility

Ensure sufficient contrast between colors for readability and accessibility compliance.

Frequently Asked Questions

Enter your base color and select a scheme type (monochromatic, complementary, triadic, etc.). The tool generates a complete color scheme with primary, secondary, and accent colors ready for use.

Choose from monochromatic, complementary, triadic, analogous, split-complementary, tetradic, and square schemes. Each creates different visual effects and moods for your design.

Most schemes include 3-5 colors: one primary (60%), one secondary (30%), and 1-3 accent colors (10%). This creates visual hierarchy while maintaining design cohesion.

Yes! Adjust saturation, lightness, and hue for each color in the scheme. Fine-tune the generated scheme to match your brand guidelines or design requirements perfectly.

Absolutely! Color schemes are essential for brand identity. They ensure consistent color usage across all brand materials, from logos to websites to marketing materials.

Export schemes as HEX codes, RGB values, CSS variables, or download as palette files. Import into design software or use directly in CSS for immediate implementation in your projects.