Triadic Color Generator
A triadic scheme uses three colours spaced evenly around the wheel (120° apart). It's vivid and balanced at once — high contrast like complementary colours, but with three players instead of two, so it feels playful rather than tense. Pick a base and get the trio. Computed in your browser; click a swatch to copy.
Making a triad work
Three saturated colours can fight for attention, so the classic approach is to pick one as the lead and use the other two as accents. Triads are common in playful, energetic branding — the primary-colour feel of a triad (red / yellow / blue) is instantly recognisable. Muting one or two of the three keeps it from overwhelming.
FAQ
What is a triadic color scheme?
Three colours evenly spaced on the wheel, each 120° from the next. Enter a base above and the tool gives you the other two.
Want four colours?
Use the tetradic generator for a four-colour scheme.