Color Scheme Generator

Generate professional color harmonies using color theory principles. Choose a starting color and create complementary, triadic, analogous, and other harmonious schemes with actual colored pencil matches from top brands.

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Generation Options

Preferred Brands

Color Schemes to Generate

⚡ Complementary

Colors opposite each other on the color wheel

△ Triadic

Three colors evenly spaced around the color wheel

〰️ Analogous

Colors adjacent to each other on the color wheel

🎯 Split Complementary

Base color plus two colors on either side of its complement

⬜ Tetradic (Square)

Four colors evenly spaced around the color wheel

🎨 Monochromatic

Variations of a single hue with different saturations and lightness

Color Matching Quality

Color Theory Guide

⚡

Complementary

Colors opposite each other on the color wheel

Creates high contrast and vibrant, dynamic tension. Perfect for bold, eye-catching artwork.

2 colors

△

Triadic

Three colors evenly spaced around the color wheel

Offers strong visual contrast while retaining harmony. Creates vibrant, balanced compositions.

3 colors

〰️

Analogous

Colors adjacent to each other on the color wheel

Creates serene, peaceful, and harmonious combinations. Perfect for natural, calming artwork.

3 colors

🎯

Split Complementary

Base color plus two colors on either side of its complement

Provides strong contrast with more color options than pure complementary schemes.

3 colors

⬜

Tetradic (Square)

Four colors evenly spaced around the color wheel

Rich color palette with lots of possibilities. Works best when one color dominates.

4 colors

🎨

Monochromatic

Variations of a single hue with different saturations and lightness

Creates sophisticated, cohesive looks. Great for subtle, elegant artwork with depth.

5 colors