What is Color Wheel?
A color wheel generates color schemes from the HSL color model. Input: click the wheel to select a hue (0-360°). Output: 4 schemes — complementary, triadic, analogous, and split — each returning HSL values. Built for UI design, graphic design, and data visualization. All math happens locally in your browser.
▶Use Cases5 scenarios
- ◆UI palette design
- ◆Brand color schemes
- ◆Data visualization colors
- ◆Web design
- ◆Illustration palettes
▶How to Use4 steps
- 1Click the wheel to pick a base hue
- 2Choose a scheme (complementary/triadic/analogous/split)
- 3View the generated HSL values
- 4Copy values into your design tool
▶Features8 features
- ✓Completely free
- ✓360° hue selection
- ✓4 color schemes
- ✓HSL value output
- ✓Real-time updates
- ✓Local computation
- ✓No signup
- ✓Responsive design
▶FAQ6 questions
What is a color wheel?
An online color scheme tool based on the HSL color model. Input: click the wheel to select a hue (0-360°). Output: HSL values for complementary, triadic, analogous, and split schemes.
What is a complementary color?
Two colors 180° apart on the wheel. For example, the complement of 0° is 180°. Maximum contrast — good for accents.
What is a triadic scheme?
Three colors evenly spaced 120° apart, e.g., 0°, 120°, 240°. Balanced contrast — good for one primary plus two secondary colors.
What color format is the output?
HSL (hue, saturation, lightness), e.g., hsl(210, 100%, 50%). Use it directly in design tools or convert to HEX/RGB.
Can I adjust saturation or lightness?
The current version uses 100% saturation and 50% lightness. Adjust the HSL values in your design tool afterward.
Can I use the schemes commercially?
Yes. The values are mathematical results with no copyright — free to use in commercial projects.