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Harmonic Color Palette Generator & WCAG Contrast Guide

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Choosing cohesive brand colors and accessible UI theme tokens is fundamental to great digital design. OmniTool Hub generates mathematically balanced color palettes based on classic optical harmony formulas, while calculating real-time WCAG AA and AAA contrast compliance scores for accessible readability.

Key Property Parameters & Specifications

Harmony Rule Degree Offset on Wheel Psychological Mood / Usage
Complementary Opposite angle (+180°) High energy, vibrant contrast; great for call-to-action buttons
Analogous Adjacent angles (±30°) Harmonious, serene, and calming; common in natural UI themes
Triadic Three equidistant angles (0°, 120°, 240°) Balanced, rich palette; offers diverse UI status colors
Split-Complementary Base + two adjacent opposites (0°, 150°, 210°) Strong contrast with less tension than pure complementary

Implementation Guide & Technical Reference

WCAG 2.1 Luminance Contrast Calculation Formula

function getLuminance(r, g, b) {
  const [rs, gs, bs] = [r, g, b].map(c => {
    c /= 255;
    return c <= 0.03928 ? c / 12.92 : Math.pow((c + 0.055) / 1.055, 2.4);
  });
  return 0.2126 * rs + 0.7152 * gs + 0.0722 * bs;
}
const ratio = (Math.max(l1, l2) + 0.05) / (Math.min(l1, l2) + 0.05);

Standard W3C relative luminance ratio.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What is a WCAG AA compliant contrast ratio?

WCAG 2.1 Level AA requires a contrast ratio of at least 4.5:1 for regular text and at least 3:1 for large text (18pt+ or 14pt bold).

Can I lock individual colors while randomizing others?

Yes. Click the padlock icon on any color swatch to freeze it while generating complementary matching shades.

What formats can I export my palette in?

You can export in HEX, RGB, HSL, CSS Variables (`--color-primary`), Tailwind config, or PNG swatch image.

Does this tool work completely offline?

Yes. All HSL/RGB math and contrast calculations execute 100% locally in your browser.

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