What are Color Shades and Tints?
Shades and tints are fundamental concepts in color theory, used to create a cohesive and visually appealing color palette from a single base color. This generator helps you do it instantly.
- Shades are created by adding black to a base color, making it darker. This is useful for creating depth, shadows, and darker UI elements like footers or text.
- Tints are created by adding white to a base color, making it lighter. This is perfect for backgrounds, highlights, and hover states.
Why Use This Generator?
Instead of manually guessing colors, our tool provides a mathematical approach to generating a harmonious palette. This ensures your colors work well together and provides the consistency needed for professional design work. Since it all runs in your browser, your work is fast, free, and completely private.