Split Complementary Colors

Generate split-complementary colors (base + two adjacent to the complement).

Balanced Contrast

Split-complementary offers the visual interest of complementary colors but with less tension. The base pairs with two colors adjacent to its direct complement.

Soft Contrast

Tool Features

3 Colors

Base color plus two at ±30° from the complement.

Click to Copy

Copy any color from the scheme with one click.

Degree Labels

See rotation (+150°, +210°) from your base color.

Less Tension

Softer contrast than complementary for subtle designs.

How It Works

The Split Complementary Colors runs entirely in your browser using JavaScript. Unlike other tools that send your data to a server, we process everything locally on your device. This guarantees 100% privacy and blazing fast speed.

  • No server interaction – data never leaves your device
  • Instant results since there is no network latency
  • Works offline once the page is loaded
  • Free to use with no usage limits

How to Use

1

Enter Color

Input your base HEX color.

2

Generate

Get split-complementary colors.

3

Copy

Click any color to copy.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is split-complementary?
Base color plus two colors adjacent to its complement. Less tension than pure complementary.
Why use split-complementary?
It offers visual interest with less visual tension than direct complementary colors.

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