Color Palette Matcher

Enter a base color to generate a coordinated accent palette.

Base color

Complementary (+180°)

#50688A

Analogous (+30°)

#858A50

Analogous (−30°)

#8A5550

Triadic (+120°)

#508A72

How to use this tool

Start from a color you already have — a paint swatch, a fabric, a piece you love — and enter its hex code, or use the color picker.
Complementary is your highest-contrast option, best for a single accent wall, a front door, or throw pillows you want to pop.
The two analogous colors sit next to your base on the color wheel — use these for a palette that feels cohesive with almost no risk of clashing.
Triadic works well when you want three colors used in different amounts — think 60% base, 30% one triadic accent, 10% the other.

Don't use all 4 accents at equal weight

Pick your base as the dominant color (walls, large furniture), then use one accent generously and the rest sparingly — trim, pillows, a single chair.

Test swatches in your actual room's light

The same hex code looks different under warm bulbs versus daylight — paint a small patch and check it morning and evening before committing.

Muted base colors forgive more accent choices

If your base color is already soft or grayed-down, almost any of the four generated accents will work — saturated bases are pickier.