About Triadic Colors
Triadic colors are groups of three colors that are evenly spaced on the color wheel. These color schemes create vibrant, bold designs while maintaining color harmony and balance.
Basic Triadic
Classic triadic harmony with colors 120° apart. Creates bold, high-contrast combinations perfect for vibrant designs.
Split Triadic
Modified triadic scheme with softer contrast. Uses colors at 150° and 210° for balanced yet interesting combinations.
Shifted Triadic
Alternative triadic approach using 90° and 270° positions. Ideal for unique, experimental color combinations.
How to Use This Tool
- Enter a hex color code, use the color picker, or select from preset colors
- View the automatically generated triadic color schemes
- Choose between basic, split, or shifted triadic variations
- Click on any color value to copy it to your clipboard
- Use the interactive color wheel to fine-tune your selections
When to Use Triadic Colors
- Bold designs: Create high-impact visuals that demand attention
- Brand identity: Establish vibrant, memorable brand colors
- Art & illustration: Perfect for dynamic, energetic artwork
- Modern UI: Add bold accent colors to contemporary interfaces
💡 Triadic Color Tips
- • Use one triadic color as dominant, the others as accents for best balance
- • Vary saturation and lightness to create depth and visual hierarchy
- • Triadic colors work best when you want high contrast and vibrant energy
- • Consider split triadic for softer, more sophisticated color relationships
- • Test combinations in your specific design context before finalizing