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Explore color relationships and learn color theory. Create harmonious color schemes with our interactive color wheel.

Interactive Learning Color Harmonies Theory Guide
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Color Palette

Professional Color Wheel Tool Features

Interactive Wheel

Click anywhere on the color wheel to select colors and explore color relationships in real-time.

Harmony Visualization

Visualize complementary, triadic, and analogous color relationships directly on the wheel.

Color Palette Builder

Build custom color palettes by selecting colors from the wheel and organizing them.

Export Options

Export your color selections and harmonies in multiple formats for design tools.

Understanding the Color Wheel

Primary Colors

Red, Blue, and Yellow are the foundation colors that cannot be created by mixing other colors.

Secondary Colors

Orange, Green, and Purple are created by mixing two primary colors together.

Tertiary Colors

Colors created by mixing a primary and secondary color, like red-orange or blue-green.

Complementary Colors

Colors directly opposite each other on the wheel that create high contrast when used together.

Color Wheel Best Practices

🎨 Start with Primary Colors

Begin your color exploration with primary colors and build your palette from there.

⚖️ Use Complementary Colors Sparingly

Complementary colors create strong contrast. Use them for accents and highlights.

🎯 Consider Color Temperature

Click anywhere on the color wheel to select colors and explore color relationships in real-time.

Harmony Visualization

Visualize complementary, triadic, and analogous color relationships directly on the wheel.

Color Palette Builder

Build custom color palettes by selecting colors from the wheel and organizing them.

Export Options

Export your color selections and harmonies in multiple formats for design tools.

Understanding the Color Wheel

Primary Colors

Red, Blue, and Yellow are the foundation colors that cannot be created by mixing other colors.

Secondary Colors

Orange, Green, and Purple are created by mixing two primary colors together.

Tertiary Colors

Colors created by mixing a primary and secondary color, like red-orange or blue-green.

Complementary Colors

Colors directly opposite each other on the wheel that create high contrast when used together.

Color Wheel Best Practices

🎨 Start with Primary Colors

Begin your color exploration with primary colors and build your palette from there.

⚖️ Use Complementary Colors Sparingly

Complementary colors create strong contrast. Use them for accents and highlights.

🎯 Consider Color Temperature

Warm colors (reds, oranges, yellows) advance, while cool colors (blues, greens, purples) recede.

♿ Test for Accessibility

When selecting colors from the wheel, ensure your chosen color combinations provide adequate contrast for text readability and meet accessibility standards.

Frequently Asked Questions

Click anywhere on the color wheel to select a hue, then adjust the saturation and brightness sliders. The wheel displays all colors in the HSL color space, making it easy to find the perfect shade.

The color wheel displays colors in HEX, RGB, HSL, and HSV formats simultaneously. All formats update in real-time as you select colors, making it easy to use in any design application.

Yes! The color wheel automatically shows complementary colors (opposite on the wheel), analogous colors (adjacent), and triadic colors (120° apart). These relationships help create harmonious color schemes.

Our color wheel uses standard sRGB color space calculations, ensuring accurate color representation across all modern browsers and design software. Colors match industry-standard color models.

Yes! The color wheel is fully responsive and touch-optimized. You can select colors by tapping on the wheel and adjusting sliders with touch gestures on any mobile device or tablet.

While we don't store data on servers, you can copy color codes to your clipboard or use our Palette Generator tool to create and export collections of your favorite colors.