AbraCalc

Color Shades Generator

Enter a base hex color and instantly get a full tints-and-shades scale. Click any swatch to copy its hex, or copy all as CSS variables.

Click any swatch to copy its hex value.

Pure browser JavaScript — computes color shades locally.

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How to use this tool

  1. Pick a base color or type a hex value.
  2. Choose how many steps the scale should have.
  3. Click a swatch to copy its hex, or copy the whole scale as CSS variables.

Enter a base hex color and instantly get a full tints-and-shades scale. Click any swatch to copy its hex, or copy all as CSS variables.

Frequently asked questions

How are the shades computed?
Lighter steps blend the base toward white (tints); darker steps scale the channels toward black (shades), producing an even perceptual ramp.

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