Color Shades Generator
Generate beautiful color palettes with tints and shades
Color Input
Disclaimer
Color shades are generated mathematically by mixing the base color with white (tints) and black (shades). Results may vary across different displays and color profiles.
What are Color Shades and Tints?
Color shades and tints are variations of a base color created by adding black (shades) or white (tints). This creates a harmonious color palette that maintains the same hue while varying in lightness and darkness.
Our color shades generator creates a complete palette from 50 (lightest tint) to 900 (darkest shade), following modern design system conventions used by frameworks like Tailwind CSS.
Color Theory Basics
Tints (Lighter)
Shades (Darker)
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I use these color palettes?
Use lighter shades (50-400) for backgrounds and subtle elements, the base color (500) for primary elements, and darker shades (600-900) for text and emphasis.
Are these colors accessible?
Color accessibility depends on contrast ratios. Always test your color combinations against WCAG guidelines, especially for text and background combinations.
Can I export these colors?
Click any color to copy its hex value, or use the copy button to get the entire palette. You can then import these values into your design tools or CSS.