Analogous Colors
Analogous colors are neighbors on the color wheel. Because they share visual qualities, they blend smoothly and feel harmonious, which makes them a reliable choice for calm, cohesive designs.
What makes them harmonious
Analogous hues typically sit within about 30 degrees of each other. Their closeness means there are no jarring jumps in hue, so the palette feels unified and relaxed.
Adding contrast
Analogous schemes are low-contrast by nature. To create emphasis, vary lightness between colors or introduce a single accent, often the complement of the central hue, for a focal point.
Try these tools
Analogous Color Generator Generate analogous colors next to your base hue for a harmonious scheme. Color Palette Generator Generate color schemes with lock, reorder, and export to CSS, JSON, SVG, and PNG. Monochromatic Palette Generator Generate a monochromatic palette by varying lightness of a single hue.