Triadic Harmony

Triadic Color Palette

Three colors evenly spaced for balanced vibrancy

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What are Triadic Colors?

Triadic colors form an equilateral triangle on the color wheel—three colors exactly 120° apart. Red, yellow, and blue (the traditional primaries) form the most famous triad. These palettes achieve vibrant energy while maintaining inherent balance.

The equal spacing creates visual equilibrium even with three competing hues. No color dominates mathematically, though you'll still want hierarchy in your design application.

Why Use Triadic Palettes?

Triadic palettes bring energy without chaos. They're vibrant enough for creative, playful designs yet balanced enough to feel intentional. Children's brands, entertainment sites, and expressive portfolios use triadic schemes effectively.

They also provide more color variety than complementary or analogous palettes. Three distinct hues give you primary, secondary, and accent—a complete design vocabulary in one harmony rule.

How It Works

Pick your base color, then add 120° and 240°:

Base: hsl(0, 70%, 50%) — Red Second: hsl(120, 70%, 50%) — Green Third: hsl(240, 70%, 50%) — Blue

At full saturation, this is intense. Reduce saturation or adjust lightness to make triadic palettes more usable. One dominant color with two supporting accents usually works best.