Interactive Color Wheel

Click and drag anywhere on the color wheel to select colors. The wheel shows pure hues around the circle. The selected color will appear in the square below, which you can click to view detailed information about that color.

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Getting Started with the Color Wheel

Color Selection

  • • Click and drag anywhere on the wheel to explore different colors
  • • The wheel follows standard color theory: red at the top, then yellow, green, cyan, blue, and magenta as you move clockwise
  • • Each color you select is a pure hue with maximum saturation and balanced lightness

Exploring Colors

  • • Click the color square below to dive deeper into that specific color
  • • Discover related colors, different shades, and learn about color theory
  • • Find inspiration for your next design project

The color wheel is a fundamental tool in design and art. It helps you understand how colors relate to each other and can guide you in creating harmonious color combinations. Whether you're designing a website, choosing paint colors, or creating artwork, understanding color relationships starts here.