A colour wheel that
does the maths.
Pick a base colour on an HSV wheel and get its complementary, analogous, triadic, split-complementary, tetradic, square and monochromatic partners; build a palette from them, check every pair against WCAG, and export it as CSS, Tailwind, SCSS, JSON, Swift or Android. Free, in your browser.
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- 7 harmony modes from one base colour
- WCAG contrast AA and AAA, live
- 8+ export formats CSS, Tailwind, SCSS, JSON
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The ultimate guide to understanding the colour wheel
The color wheel is more than just a circle of hues. It's your roadmap to
creating
visually striking and
emotionally resonant designs. Whether you're a
designer, artist, or someone
exploring the fascinating
world of colors,
understanding the color wheel will elevate your creativity.
Let's dive in and
break it all down into digestible insights.
What is the Color Wheel?
The color wheel is a visual representation of how colors relate to one another. It organizes colors in a circular format, blending science and art to showcase the relationships between primary, secondary, and tertiary colors. Think of it as the DNA of design. It reveals how colors interact and how you can combine them for harmony or contrast.
The Basics of the Color Wheel
1. Primary Colors
At the heart of the wheel are the primary colors: red, yellow, and blue. These are the foundation; they cannot be made by mixing other colors. Every other hue stems from these three.
2. Secondary Colors
Mix two primary colors, and you'll get secondary colors:
Red + Yellow = Orange
Yellow + Blue = Green
Blue + Red = Purple
These colors create the first layer of complexity in the wheel and the drawing here shows how they are created.
3. Tertiary Colors
Take a primary color and blend it with a neighboring secondary color, and you'll create tertiary colors like red-orange, yellow-green, and blue-violet. These hues add depth and flexibility, filling out the gaps between primary and secondary colors.
The Science of Color Harmony
Color harmony is the magic that makes designs feel "just right." The color wheel is
your tool for unlocking this harmony. Here are the key ways to use it:
Complementary Colors
These colors sit directly opposite each other on the wheel, like blue and orange or red and green. They create high contrast, making designs pop. Use this pairing sparingly to add energy and drama to your work.
Triadic Colors
Triadic color schemes are formed by picking three colors evenly spaced on the wheel. This combination is vibrant and balanced. It also adds a visual interest without overwhelming the viewer with distractions.
Analogous Colors
These are neighbors on the color wheel, such as yellow, yellow-green, and green. Analogous palettes are soothing and natural. They're perfect for designs that need to feel harmonious and comfortable.
Split Complementary Colors
Take one base color and pair it with the two colors adjacent to its complement. Instead of pairing blue with orange, we pair blue with yellow-orange & red-orange. This method provides contrast with less tension.
Tetradic (Rectangle) Colors
Using four colors that form a rectangle on the wheel, such as red, green, blue, and orange, gives you a rich palette with plenty of variety. This scheme is great for more complex designs where diversity is key.
Choosing Illustration Colors for
Your Brand Design
Applying Color Theory to Illustrations for a Cohesive Brand Identity
Color theory helps transform illustrations into powerful storytelling tools. By
understanding how
colors work together, you can evoke the right emotions and
communicate your
brand's message
effectively. Learn how to apply these
principles to make your illustrations
visually engaging and
harmonious.
Define Brand Colors
Define your brand's identity by selecting core colors that reflect its values and personality. Use primary, secondary, and accent colors to create a consistent visual language that resonates with your audience.
Choose Color Schemes
Try with complementary colors to add contrast and energy to your illustrations or use analogous colors for a softer, more cohesive look. This ensures that your designs capture attention while staying true to your branding.
Evoke Brand Emotions
Every color conveys a specific emotion: blue for trust, yellow for positivity and red for excitement. Incorporate these emotions into your illustrations to reinforce your message and create a stronger connection with your users.
Refine Color Balance
Recolor illustrations to perfectly match your branding. Adjust hues, saturation and brightness to ensure your visuals are balanced and avoid overwhelming your design with too many competing tones and hues.
Tell a Visual Story
Illustrations are a powerful tool to tell your brand's story. By using color strategically, you can evoke emotions, guide attention, and create a cohesive visual experience that resonates with your audience
Maintain Color Harmony
When resizing or scaling illustrations, ensure that your color relationships remain intact. Consistency across different design formats from web design to print, reinforces brand vision , image and trust.
Enhance with Illustration
Illustrations bring your brand to life, blending creative visuals with color theory to ensure your designs stand out. They're versatile and impactful, helping you communicate ideas clearly and effectively.
Create Lasting Impact
With the right use of color, illustrations can make your designs unforgettable. They not only enhance the aesthetic appeal but also strengthen your brand identity and leave a meaningful impression.
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Selecting the Right Color Pallet and
Theme for Your Illustrations
Choosing the perfect colors for your illustrations doesn't have to be overwhelming. The color wheel is your ultimate tool to craft harmonious, impactful designs that resonate with your audience. Whether you're looking for energy, calm, or sophistication, understanding how colors work together will guide you in creating the perfect palette.
Start by defining the mood of your illustration. Do you want vibrant energy? Use complementary colors like blue and orange. Need harmony? Try analogous shades like yellow, yellow-green, and green. Tools like the color wheel make it simple to experiment and find combinations that align with your vision.
Don't forget the emotional power of color. Red feels passionate, while blue evokes trust. Yellow brings optimism, and green signifies balance. Tailor your palette to the message you want to communicate.
Keep accessibility in mind, ensuring enough contrast for all viewers. With thoughtful choices, your illustrations will stand out and tell a compelling story. Start experimenting with color today using Getillustrations
How to Easily Edit Colors in selected
Illustrations and Icons
Customizing illustration and icon colors is simple with the right tools. Open your file in a vector editor like Figma or Adobe Illustrator. Select the element to change and use the color picker to adjust the fill or stroke. You can add gradients for depth or transparency for unique effects.
You can also use any free vector editing software available online. For branding precision, apply specific hex codes or RGB values. Once satisfied, save and export your file in the format you need.
Personalizing colors ensures your illustrations align perfectly with your design vision and stand out.
Everything a colour system needs, for free
The wheel is built for production, not for a demo: it works in HSV because that is how designers think about a shade, it applies the classical harmonies exactly, it checks accessibility on every pair, and it hands you the palette in the format your codebase already uses.
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Seven colour harmonies
Complementary, analogous, triadic, split-complementary, tetradic, square and monochromatic, generated from your base colour by the geometry of the wheel, with the role of every colour labelled.
- HSV colour model
The outer ring picks the hue, the inner area the saturation and value: the way designers reach for a shade.
- Palette builder
Collect colours from any harmony, name the palette, reorder by drag; it stays in your browser between visits.
- WCAG contrast checker
Every text and background pair rated against AA (4.5:1) and AAA (7:1), with previews at normal and large sizes.
- Colour-blindness simulation
See the palette as people with protanopia, deuteranopia or tritanopia see it before you commit.
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Exports for the codebase
CSS custom properties, SCSS variables, a Tailwind config snippet, JSON, Swift UIColor, Android XML, JASC PAL, GIMP GPL, Paint.net TXT or a plain hex list, copied or downloaded in one click.
- Tints and shades
A row of lighter and darker steps for every colour you pick, each one a click from your palette.
- Live UI preview
Text, buttons and cards rendered in your pair so you judge the combination on real interface elements.
- Saved palettes
Every palette you name is kept in local storage; come back tomorrow and it is still there.
Illustrations that take any palette you build here
168K+ illustrations and icons with editable colours, all included with All Access. Build the palette on this wheel, then recolour the artwork in the SVG Color Editor or the Design Studio.
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Questions about the colour wheel
Is this color wheel tool really free?
Yes, completely free! No signup, no credit card, no hidden fees. The entire color wheel, harmony generator, palette builder, and export system runs entirely in your browser. We never store your data or send anything to our servers.
What color model does the wheel use?
The tool uses the HSV (Hue, Saturation, Value) model. The outer ring selects hue (0–360 degrees), the inner area controls saturation and brightness. HSV is the most intuitive model for designers because it closely matches how humans perceive and think about color.
How do color harmonies work?
Color harmonies are based on mathematical relationships on the color wheel. Complementary colors sit directly opposite each other (180 degrees apart) and create maximum contrast. Triadic colors are equally spaced at 120 degrees and feel vibrant yet balanced. Analogous colors are adjacent on the wheel and feel natural and harmonious. The tool calculates all harmony relationships automatically when you pick a base color.
What is WCAG contrast checking?
WCAG (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines) defines minimum contrast ratios to ensure text is readable for people with visual impairments. Level AA requires a 4.5:1 ratio for normal text and 3:1 for large text. Level AAA requires 7:1 for normal text. Use the contrast checker to verify your chosen color pairs meet the required accessibility thresholds before publishing.
Can I save my palettes?
Yes, palettes are automatically saved to your browser's local storage so they persist between sessions. You can also export them as CSS custom properties, SCSS variables, JSON, a Tailwind config snippet, or a PNG image to use in presentations or design files.
How do I use the exported CSS variables?
Copy the generated CSS code and paste it into your stylesheet inside a :root selector. Then reference any color with the var() function. For example: color: var(--palette-100); or background: var(--palette-500);. The variable names follow a numbered scale (100–900) similar to Tailwind's color system.
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