Color Scheme Reference

Monochromatic

Single hue with varying lightness/saturation. Creates harmonious, subtle palettes.

vg.generate_palette("#3498db", "monochromatic", 5)

Analogous

Adjacent colors on color wheel (±30°). Natural, comfortable combinations.

vg.generate_palette("#3498db", "analogous", 5)

Complementary

Opposite colors on wheel (180°). High contrast, vibrant.

vg.generate_palette("#3498db", "complementary", 5)

Split Complementary

Base + two colors adjacent to complement. Softer than complementary.

vg.generate_palette("#3498db", "split_complementary", 5)

Triadic

Three evenly spaced colors (120°). Balanced, vibrant.

vg.generate_palette("#3498db", "triadic", 5)

Tetradic

Four colors in two complementary pairs (60°, 180°, 240°). Rich, varied.

vg.generate_palette("#3498db", "tetradic", 5)

Square

Four evenly spaced colors (90°). Balanced like triadic, more colors.

vg.generate_palette("#3498db", "square", 5)