Color Theory for Developers

Good color choices can make or break a project. Here's what every developer should know.

Color Models

RGB (Red, Green, Blue)

Used for screens. Values from 0-255.

rgb(255, 128, 0) /* Orange */

HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness)

More intuitive for humans.

hsl(30, 100%, 50%) /* Orange */

HEX

Compact RGB representation.

#FF8000 /* Orange */

Color Harmony

Complementary

Colors opposite on the color wheel. High contrast.

Analogous

Colors next to each other. Harmonious and pleasing.

Triadic

Three colors equally spaced. Vibrant and balanced.

Using Our Color Converter

1. Enter any color format
2. See all conversions instantly
3. Copy the format you need
4. Preview the color visually

Accessibility Tips

• Maintain 4.5:1 contrast ratio for text
• Don't rely on color alone for meaning
• Test with colorblind simulators

Popular Color Palettes

Modern Dark Mode

• Background: #0a0a0a
• Surface: #1a1a1a
• Text: #fafafa
• Accent: #3b82f6

Clean Light Mode

• Background: #ffffff
• Surface: #f5f5f5
• Text: #171717
• Accent: #2563eb

Design with confidence! 🎨