Split Complementary Colors
Generate a harmonious split complementary color scheme from any base color. Split complementary colors use the base color plus two colors adjacent to its complement (150° and 210° apart), creating vibrant yet balanced palettes with less tension than direct complements.
What is a split complementary color scheme?
A split complementary color scheme uses three colors: the base color plus two colors that are adjacent to its direct complement on the color wheel. This creates a vibrant palette with strong visual contrast but less tension than a direct complementary scheme.
- Three colors — the base color plus two others at 150° and 210° on the color wheel.
- Vibrant yet balanced — high contrast without the tension of direct complements.
- Versatile — works well in many design contexts.
- Easy to use — pick one dominant color and use the others as accents.
How to use
- Enter a base color in HEX, RGB, or HSL format.
- The tool automatically generates the split complementary color scheme.
- View all three colors with their HEX, RGB, and HSL values.
- Click Copy on any color to copy its HEX value, or use "Copy All" for the full palette.