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Design System Color Scale Generator

Create consistent color scales for your design system with customizable options for lightness, saturation, and naming conventions.

Features

  • Customizable Base ColorStart with any color as your base and generate a complete scale.
  • Multiple Scale MethodsGenerate scales by varying lightness, saturation, or both for different effects.
  • Flexible Scale SizeChoose how many colors you want in your scale, from 5 to 12 variations.
  • Naming ConventionsUse numeric (50, 100, 200, ...) or semantic (lightest, lighter, ...) naming conventions.
  • Export OptionsExport your color scale as CSS variables or Tailwind config for easy integration.

How to Use

  1. Select a Base ColorChoose a color that will serve as the foundation for your scale.
  2. Configure Scale SettingsSet the scale size, method (lightness, saturation, or both), and naming convention.
  3. Preview the ScaleSee how your color scale looks in the preview panel.
  4. Export for Your ProjectCopy the CSS variables or Tailwind config, or download the scale as a PNG image.

Common Uses

  • Design SystemsCreate consistent color scales for design systems and component libraries.
  • Web DevelopmentGenerate color variables for CSS frameworks and design tokens.
  • UI/UX DesignCreate harmonious color palettes for interfaces with proper contrast levels.
  • Brand GuidelinesDevelop extended color palettes based on brand colors for various applications.

FAQ

Color Scale Settings

Generating color scale...

How to Use

  1. Select a base color for your design system
  2. Choose the scale size (number of color variations)
  3. Select a scale method (lightness, saturation, or both)
  4. Choose a naming convention for your colors
  5. Copy the generated CSS variables or Tailwind config for your project