Triadic Colors Calculator
Find the three triadic colors evenly spaced (120° apart) around the color wheel from your hex color.
How to use this tool
- Enter your base hex color.
- The tool rotates the hue by 120° and 240° to find the other two triadic colors.
- Triadic schemes work best when one color dominates and the others accent.
Triadic colors are evenly spaced 120° apart on the HSL color wheel, creating vibrant, balanced palettes.
Frequently asked questions
- What makes triadic colors work?
- Equal spacing creates high contrast while retaining color richness. All three colors feel equally dominant, which is why they are often used in logo design.
- Can triadic colors clash?
- Yes if used in equal proportions. The 60/30/10 rule (dominant/secondary/accent) helps balance triadic palettes.