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Color Harmony Generator

Generate beautiful color harmonies from any base color.

What is Color Harmony?

Color harmony refers to the pleasing arrangement of colors that work well together. Based on color theory and the color wheel, harmonious color combinations create visual balance and aesthetic appeal in design. Our color harmony generator uses mathematical relationships between hues to create professionally balanced color schemes from any starting color.

Whether you're designing a website, creating a brand identity, or working on digital art, understanding color harmony helps you make informed decisions about which colors to combine for maximum visual impact.

Types of Color Harmonies

Complementary Colors

Colors opposite each other on the color wheel (180° apart). Creates high contrast and vibrant looks. Best for making elements stand out.

Analogous Colors

Colors adjacent on the color wheel (30° apart). Creates serene, comfortable designs. Common in nature and pleasing to the eye.

Triadic Colors

Three colors evenly spaced on the wheel (120° apart). Offers strong visual contrast while maintaining balance and richness.

Split Complementary

A color plus two colors adjacent to its complement. Provides high contrast without the tension of direct complements.

Tetradic (Rectangle)

Four colors forming a rectangle on the wheel. Rich color palette that works best with one dominant color.

Square Colors

Four colors evenly spaced (90° apart). Similar to tetradic but with equal spacing, creating a balanced, vibrant palette.

How to Use This Tool

  1. Enter your base color using the color picker or type a hex code (e.g., #6366F1)
  2. Click "Generate" or the tool will auto-generate as you type
  3. Browse through all six harmony types to find the perfect combination
  4. Click any color swatch to copy its hex code to your clipboard
  5. Use the generated colors in your design projects

When to Use Color Harmonies

  • Brand Design: Create cohesive color palettes for logos, marketing materials, and brand guidelines
  • Web Design: Select primary, secondary, and accent colors for websites and applications
  • UI/UX Design: Build component libraries and design systems with harmonious colors
  • Digital Art: Find complementary colors for illustrations and graphics
  • Interior Design: Plan room color schemes that feel balanced and intentional