Analogous Color Palette
Adjacent colors on the wheel for natural harmony
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What are Analogous Colors?
Analogous colors sit side by side on the color wheel—typically spanning 30-60 degrees. Think blue-green-cyan or orange-red-pink. They share chromatic DNA, creating palettes that feel naturally cohesive and serene.
Nature uses analogous palettes constantly: autumn leaves (red-orange-yellow), ocean scenes (blue-cyan-teal), forests (yellow-green-green). Our eyes perceive these combinations as inherently pleasing.
Why Use Analogous Palettes?
When visual harmony matters more than contrast, analogous palettes excel. They create sophisticated, professional aesthetics without jarring color jumps. Wellness brands, portfolio sites, and content-focused designs benefit from their inherent calm.
Analogous palettes also simplify design decisions. Colors naturally work together, reducing trial-and-error. Pick a base, extend to neighbors, and you have a functional palette immediately.
How It Works
Choose a base color, then select neighbors 30° apart:
Base: hsl(180, 60%, 50%) — Cyan Neighbor 1: hsl(150, 60%, 50%) — Green-Cyan Neighbor 2: hsl(210, 60%, 50%) — Blue-Cyan
Three to five colors typically work best. All share similar temperature (warm or cool) and create gentle transitions when used together.
Best Use Cases
- Wellness and relaxation brands
- Content-focused blogs and portfolios
- Nature and environmental themes
- Professional corporate identities
Pro Tip
Add one contrasting accent from outside the analogous range for call-to-actions—it will pop against the harmonious background.
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