Triad scheme Tool

Need a quick and balanced color trio? The Triad Colors Tool helps you generate a triadic color scheme based on a single input color. It calculates two complementary hues spaced 120° apart on the color wheel, giving you a bold, harmonious palette.

How to Use:

  1. Enter a single base color into the input box using either hex (e.g. #FF6600) or RGB (e.g. rgb(255, 102, 0)).
  2. The tool instantly calculates two triad colors spaced 120 degrees apart in hue.
  3. You’ll see the original color and its two triadic companions listed in the output box.
  4. Color swatches below let you preview how the trio looks together.
  5. Use Copy Output or Export to File when you’re ready to save the results.

What Triad Colors Tool can do:

It builds a perfect 3-color harmony using your input as the anchor. By rotating around the color wheel, it keeps saturation and brightness steady while altering hue. The result: a vibrant, evenly spaced palette great for logos, interfaces, or artwork.

Example:

Input:

#FF6600

Output:

#FF6600, #00FF66, #6600FF

(Each color appears as a swatch below so you can see how they look side-by-side.)

Common Use Cases:

Ideal for designers looking to craft bold, high-contrast visuals. Triadic palettes are popular for branding, infographics, and anywhere you want to maintain balance while keeping colors distinct. No need to mess with a color wheel the math is done for you.

Useful Tools & Suggestions:

If you’re building balanced palettes, Tetrad scheme Tool gives you an extra complementary color to play with perfect for more dynamic or layered designs. And when you’re ready to bring those schemes to life, Gradient Generator Tool helps you transition between them visually.

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