Interactive Color Wheel

Explore color harmony with our interactive color wheel. Drag to rotate, pick harmony types (complementary, analogous, triadic, tetradic), and export palettes.

Interactive Color Wheel

Drag on the wheel to rotate. Pick a harmony type to generate a palette.

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How to Use the Color Wheel

Our interactive color wheel helps you explore color harmony principles visually. Click or drag on the wheel to select a base color, then choose a harmony type to generate a complete palette. The wheel updates in real time — drag to rotate and watch the palette change.

Six harmony types are supported: Complementary (colors opposite each other for high contrast), Analogous (adjacent colors for harmony), Triadic (three evenly spaced colors for vibrancy), Split Complementary (softened contrast), Tetradic (two complementary pairs for richness), and Monochromatic (single hue at varying lightness).

Each generated color can be copied individually by clicking its swatch, or export the entire palette as CSS Variables, SCSS, Tailwind Config, JSON, or Figma Variables.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is a color wheel?

A color wheel is a circular diagram of colors arranged by their chromatic relationship. It is used to visualize color harmony principles — complementary colors are opposite each other, analogous colors are adjacent, and triadic colors are evenly spaced.

What is the difference between complementary and analogous colors?

Complementary colors are opposite each other on the color wheel (180° apart), creating high contrast and visual tension. Analogous colors sit next to each other (30° apart), creating harmony and cohesion. Use complementary for buttons and calls-to-action, analogous for backgrounds and supporting elements.

How do I use the color wheel for web design?

Start with your brand's primary color, then use the harmony tools to find supporting colors. Export as CSS Variables to drop directly into your stylesheet. The palette preview shows how colors work together before you commit.

Can I save or share my color wheel palettes?

Yes! Click the Export button to copy or download in your preferred format (CSS, SCSS, Tailwind, JSON, Figma). The palette is also displayed as swatches you can copy individually.