Find opposite (complementary) colors for perfect contrast. Professional complementary color tool.
Find complementary colors using HSL, RYB, or LAB color spaces for different design approaches.
Generate exact complementary, split complementary, triadic, and tetradic color schemes.
See your complementary colors in real-time with detailed color information and codes.
Export your color palettes in multiple formats for use in design tools and applications.
Two colors positioned 180° apart on the color wheel. These opposing colors create maximum visual contrast and dynamic tension.
180° apart
Uses a base color and the two colors adjacent to its complement. Offers contrast with less tension.
150° and 210° apart
Three colors evenly spaced around the color wheel. Creates vibrant and balanced schemes.
120° apart
Four colors forming a rectangle on the color wheel. Rich and complex color relationships.
90° apart
Complementary colors create strong contrast. Use them for accents and highlights rather than large areas.
Add neutral colors (grays, whites, blacks) to balance the intensity of complementary color schemes.
Complementary colors work well for call-to-action buttons, logos, and attention-grabbing elements.
Ensure sufficient contrast between complementary colors for text readability and accessibility compliance.
Enter your base color and the tool automatically finds its complement (opposite on the color wheel). Complementary colors create maximum contrast and visual interest.
Use complementary colors for call-to-action buttons, highlights, accents, and creating visual emphasis. They make elements stand out and guide user attention effectively.
Yes! The tool can generate both direct complements and split-complementary schemes (base color + two colors adjacent to the complement), offering more design flexibility.
Use one color as dominant (70-80%) and its complement as accent (20-30%). This creates contrast without visual fatigue. Avoid 50/50 splits which can be jarring.
High-contrast complementary pairs often meet WCAG accessibility standards, but always test with our Contrast Checker tool to ensure text readability on colored backgrounds.
Yes! The tool shows your base color, its direct complement, and variations with different saturation and lightness levels, giving you multiple options for your design.