Analogous harmony
Colors close to one another on the color wheel tend to feel cohesive. This works nicely for calm interfaces, illustrations, and gentle transitions. It may need a contrasting neutral or text color to ensure readability.
Complementary harmony
Complementary colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel. They can create energetic accents and strong separation, but using both at maximum saturation often overwhelms a product interface. Let one lead and use the other sparingly.
Triadic harmony
Triadic combinations spread three hues around the wheel. They can feel lively and versatile, especially in illustrations or charts. Balance the saturation and lightness so the palette remains readable and composed.
Monochromatic harmony
A monochromatic system varies lightness and saturation around a single hue. It is naturally coherent but still needs separation between surfaces, text, and interactive controls. Test important color pairs rather than assuming a harmony guarantees accessibility.
Before you ship
Compare the colors against the actual design, verify small text and form states with the Contrast Checker, and export named tokens so future edits remain consistent. There is no palette that automatically makes every interface accessible.
Try it with real colors.
Explore a harmonious palette and see what your choices do in an interface.
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