About Tetradic Colors
Tetradic color schemes use four colors equally spaced around the color wheel, forming a square pattern. These bold, vibrant combinations offer rich contrast and visual interest while maintaining perfect harmony.
Basic Tetradic
Four colors spaced 90° apart. Creates bold, balanced palettes with maximum contrast and visual impact.
Rotated Tetradic
Square harmony rotated 30° for variation. Maintains balance while offering different color relationships.
Split Tetradic
Modified spacing for dynamic tension. Creates exciting, energetic combinations with visual movement.
How to Use This Tool
- Enter a hex color code, use the color picker, or select from preset colors
- Explore the three tetradic variations: basic, rotated, and split
- Use the color wheel to see the square relationships visually
- Click on any color value to copy it to your clipboard
- Choose the scheme that best fits your bold design vision
When to Use Tetradic Colors
- Bold Designs: Create vibrant, energetic layouts with maximum impact
- Art Projects: Perfect for paintings, illustrations, and creative work
- Marketing: Grab attention with dynamic, memorable color schemes
- Gaming/Entertainment: Create exciting, engaging user experiences
💡 Tetradic Color Tips
- • Use one color as dominant, with the other three as accents for balance
- • Vary saturation and lightness to create depth and prevent overwhelming visuals
- • Consider your audience - tetradic schemes are bold and attention-grabbing
- • Test readability when using tetradic colors for text and backgrounds
- • Great for creating focal points and drawing the eye to important elements