What is a Color Wheel?
A color wheel arranges hues in a circle so you can see how they relate. Opposite colors are complementary, neighbours are analogous, and evenly spaced triads are balanced. This wheel is interactive: click a point to select a hue, then fine-tune saturation and lightness and read the resulting codes.
Common Uses for Color Wheel
- Pick a hue by eye from the visible wheel rather than typing numbers
- See complementary and analogous relationships as you move around the wheel
- Grab a HEX for a scheme that started from a hue choice
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a color wheel based on?
It is organized by hue from 0° to 360°. Saturation and lightness are adjusted separately, which is why the wheel is paired with sliders.
Which colors are complementary?
Those directly opposite each other on the wheel, 180° apart. Complementary pairs create the strongest contrast.
Is the wheel accurate for print?
The wheel models screen (RGB) color. Print uses CMYK, so use the RGB to CMYK converter for press work.
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