Color Tints & Shades Generator
Generate beautiful tints and shades from any color
Current Color
HEX: #3B82F6
• Click any color to copy it to your clipboard
• Use the color picker or enter a hex value manually
• Generate up to 10 tints and 10 shades from any base color
Tints & Shades Guide
Learn about color variations, design applications, and best practices for creating effective tints and shades in your projects.
Tints & Shades: Color Variations Guide
What are Tints and Shades?
Tints are lighter variations created by adding white. They maintain the original hue while becoming progressively lighter.
Shades are darker variations created by adding black. They keep the same hue but become progressively darker.
How Our Generator Works
Our tool creates 10 tints and 10 shades from your base color:
- Tints (100-950): From lightest to your base color
- Shades (50-900): From your base color to darkest
Design Applications
Tints (Light Variations)
- Backgrounds: Subtle, non-distracting surfaces
- Hover States: Gentle interactive feedback
- Disabled Elements: Low-contrast inactive states
Shades (Dark Variations)
- Text Colors: High-contrast readable content
- Borders: Define element boundaries
- Active States: Strong interactive feedback
CSS Framework Integration
Our generator provides ready-to-use code for:
- Tailwind CSS v3/v4: Custom color configurations
- CSS Variables: Modern browser support
- SCSS Variables: Preprocessor compatibility
Best Practices
✅ Use tints for backgrounds - better readability
✅ Use shades for text - ensure contrast
✅ Test accessibility - maintain WCAG standards
❌ Don't mix randomly - stick to one color family
❌ Don't ignore contrast - ensure text readability
Quick Tips
- 50-200: Perfect for backgrounds and subtle elements
- 300-400: Ideal for borders and disabled states
- 500: Your main brand color
- 600-700: Great for text and icons
- 800-900: Strong emphasis and headers
This systematic approach ensures cohesive design systems with proper visual hierarchy.