Tetrad Color Scheme

Generate tetradic colors (four colors at 90° intervals) for rich, varied palettes.

Rich Four-Color Harmony

Tetradic colors form a rectangle on the color wheel at 90° intervals, offering rich variety while maintaining harmony. Best when one color dominates with others as accents.

Rich Variety

Tool Features

4 Colors

Generate four colors at 90° intervals for maximum variety.

Click to Copy

Copy any color from the scheme with one click.

Degree Labels

See the hue offset (Base, +90°, +180°, +270°) for each color.

Visual Grid

View all four colors side-by-side for easy comparison.

How this Tetrad Color Scheme works

This advanced color tool creates a double-complementary (tetradic) color scheme. It selects two pairs of complementary colors, forming a rectangle on the color wheel. This provides a very rich color palette with extensive possibilities for variation. The tool helps designers manage the complexity of four distinct colors, offering values for a balanced composition where one color dominates while the others serve as accents.

How to Use

1

Enter Color

Input your base HEX color.

2

Generate

Get four tetradic colors.

3

Copy

Click any color to copy.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a tetradic color scheme?
Four colors evenly spaced (90°) on the color wheel. Also known as rectangular color scheme.
When to use tetradic colors?
When you need rich variety. Works well when one color dominates and others accent.

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