A clear HSL rule
The companions sit at the chosen angle below and above the base hue. The default is ±30 degrees; the control accepts 10–60 degrees. Hue wraps through 0° so neighboring colors remain connected across the circle boundary.
ONELESS / COLOR
Analogous Color Palette Generator
Analogous palettes keep their hues near one another. Start from a base HEX, then widen or narrow the neighbor angle to find a quieter or more varied three-color relationship. The base stays exact while its two companions share saturation and lightness.
Open Analogous Color Palette Generator. JavaScript powers the workspace; the full guide is available below.
UNDERSTAND THE RESULT
Color, with a little context.
The base is preserved
The first result is your exact normalized HEX. Companion colors are calculated from HSL and rounded once to 8-bit RGB. Alpha is outside this view; use an opaque 3- or 6-digit code.
Harmony is not a contrast guarantee
At zero saturation every companion can become the same gray. Black and white endpoints also collapse. Select any swatch to inspect black/white text ratios, and assess actual pairs with WCAG Contrast Checker.
HOW TO USE IT
From a starting point to a usable result.
- Enter the Base HEX to update the palette immediately.
- Adjust Neighbor angle from 10° to 60°. The labels show each hue position.
- Select a swatch to inspect and copy its HEX, or choose CSS to copy every color as a numbered variable.
A WORKED EXAMPLE
Red with neighbors at 30°
#FF0000 at a ±30° angle produces #FF0080 and #FF8000 around the base. The channel halves are rounded to 8-bit HEX values.
EVERYDAY USES
Make the next small decision easier.
Build a nearby color family
Try neighboring hues for illustrations or a related accent family. Keep text and critical states distinct through more than hue alone.
Keep a reusable starting set
Copy the palette into a draft stylesheet or mood board. Name roles only after checking the colors in their actual composition and text context.
LOCAL WORKSPACE
Your work stays in this browser.
The tool processes color values locally. It does not upload the input to a processing server or save it in browser storage. Leaving or reloading the page clears the working state. Copying places the selected result on your clipboard; sharing sends only the page address without your working values.
These tools describe sRGB colors. Browser decoding, color management and the display can affect what you see; they are not an ICC proofing workflow or a print-color guarantee. Read the site privacy policy for information about the surrounding website.
KEEP IT NEARBY
One less search next time.
Press Ctrl + D on Windows or Command + D on Mac to bookmark this page. Your browser may also offer Create shortcut or Add to Home Screen. Shortcuts open the tool; they do not include your colors or images.
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Soft Coral
Warm Peach
Sunset Orange
OneLess Blue
Rose PinkQUESTIONS, ANSWERED
A few useful details.
Is this an artist paint wheel?
No. These relationships use digital HSL hue angles in sRGB, not an RYB paint model.
Why do some swatches look the same?
Hue changes have no visible effect on zero-saturation gray or on pure black and white. The tool reports the mathematical relationship without inventing extra saturation.
Can I edit each companion independently?
This focused generator keeps a fixed hue relationship and shared saturation/lightness. Use Color Picker or Color Palette Generator to refine individual outputs afterward.
Is the palette automatically accessible?
No. A hue relationship does not guarantee any required contrast ratio. Check the actual text/background or meaningful graphic pair separately.
What does the spread control change?
It changes how far the two neighboring hues sit from the base hue. A narrow spread gives a closer family; a wider spread creates more separation.
Can I create an analogous palette from a brand HEX?
Yes. Enter the base HEX, then adjust the spread. The base provides the anchor while the neighboring hues are derived around it.
Why might analogous colors be hard to distinguish as text and background?
Nearby hues can also have similar luminance. Use the generated palette as a starting point and check the intended text/background pair before applying it.
REFERENCES
ANOTHER SMALL STEP
Keep the next tool close.
Ready for a little more color?
Three neighboring hues, with room to find your rhythm.
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