Tonal Palette Generator

Tonal Palette Logic & Usage

This generator creates a cohesive 15-color design system based on HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) mathematics.


1. The Core Palette (100 - 500)

  • 100 (Lightest): Backgrounds or Disabled states.
  • 200 (Soft): Cards, Dividers, Secondary buttons.
  • 300 (Base): Primary actions, Active links, Icons.
  • 400 (Deep): Hover states, Subheadings.
  • 500 (Darkest): Main text, Deep borders, Dark mode.

2. Tints & Shades (XX1 - XX9)

  • Tints (XX1): +15% Lightness. For tooltips and notifications.
  • Shades (XX9): -15% Lightness. For pressed states or inner shadows.
Pro Tip: All changes are saved in the URL. Just copy the link to share your palette!

Main Palette (100 - 500)

Relevant Tints & Shades (99 - 501)

CSS HSL Variables