Combinations
Color pairing guides
Pick a color and see what goes with it. Every pairing is computed from the color's real hue position, measured in ΔE, and rendered as a palette you can copy. The band on each card previews the guide's actual first partners.
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- Goes with Sage 10 measured pairings · complement lands on Fleur-De-Lis (ΔE 51.1) #87AE73 Open the guide →
- Goes with Teal 10 measured pairings · complement lands on Cheek Red (ΔE 45.2) #008080 Open the guide →
- Goes with Olive 10 measured pairings · complement lands on Scampi (ΔE 55.1) #808010 Open the guide →
- Goes with Mustard 10 measured pairings · complement lands on Widowmaker (ΔE 58.5) #CEB301 Open the guide →
- Goes with Lavender 10 measured pairings · complement lands on Leaf (ΔE 77) #B56EDC Open the guide →
- Goes with Coral 10 measured pairings · complement lands on Blue Bikini (ΔE 56) #FF7F50 Open the guide →
- Goes with Peach 10 measured pairings · complement lands on Sky (ΔE 45.2) #FFB07C Open the guide →
- Goes with Maroon 10 measured pairings · complement lands on Plunge (ΔE 49.8) #800000 Open the guide →
- Goes with Beige 10 measured pairings · complement lands on Icy Plains (ΔE 32.3) #E6DAA6 Open the guide →
- Goes with Taupe 10 measured pairings · complement lands on Old World (ΔE 29.6) #B9A281 Open the guide →
- Goes with Charcoal 9 measured pairings · complement lands on Eclipse (ΔE 6.7) #343837 Open the guide →
- Goes with Turquoise 10 measured pairings · complement lands on Embarrassed (ΔE 65.5) #06C2AC Open the guide →
- Goes with Mint 10 measured pairings · complement lands on Pink Punk (ΔE 47.3) #3EB489 Open the guide →
- Goes with Rust 10 measured pairings · complement lands on Waterworld (ΔE 51.2) #A83C09 Open the guide →
- Goes with Plum 10 measured pairings · complement lands on Moor-Monster (ΔE 38.7) #66386A Open the guide →
- Goes with Mauve 10 measured pairings · complement lands on Feijoa (ΔE 62.4) #E0B0FF Open the guide →
- Goes with Emerald 10 measured pairings · complement lands on Magentleman (ΔE 89.6) #028F1E Open the guide →
- Goes with Gold 10 measured pairings · complement lands on Icy Plains (ΔE 44.8) #FFD700 Open the guide →
- Goes with Cream 8 measured pairings · complement lands on Cotton Ball (ΔE 22.6) #FFFFC2 Open the guide →
- Goes with Ivory 6 measured pairings · complement lands on White (ΔE 6.9) #FFFFF0 Open the guide →
- Goes with Khaki 10 measured pairings · complement lands on Mont Blanc (ΔE 27.4) #C3B091 Open the guide →
- Goes with Salmon 10 measured pairings · complement lands on Glassmith (ΔE 50.4) #FF796C Open the guide →
- Goes with Indigo 10 measured pairings · complement lands on Dark Olive (ΔE 61.2) #4B0082 Open the guide →
- Goes with Periwinkle 10 measured pairings · complement lands on Lucky (ΔE 65.1) #8E82FE Open the guide →
- Goes with Scarlet 10 measured pairings · complement lands on Rainy Mood (ΔE 50.5) #FF2400 Open the guide →
- Goes with Magenta 10 measured pairings · complement lands on Intoxicate (ΔE 98.2) #FF00FF Open the guide →
- Goes with Fuchsia 10 measured pairings · complement lands on Green Mana (ΔE 91.2) #ED0DD9 Open the guide →
- Goes with Aqua 10 measured pairings · complement lands on Hard Candy (ΔE 63.2) #0FF0FE Open the guide →
- Goes with Cobalt 10 measured pairings · complement lands on Pineapple (ΔE 52.2) #030AA7 Open the guide →
- Goes with Denim 10 measured pairings · complement lands on Olivary (ΔE 49.3) #2243B6 Open the guide →
- Goes with Graphite 10 measured pairings · complement lands on Inkblot (ΔE 15.1) #383428 Open the guide →
- Goes with Ash 10 measured pairings · complement lands on Cosmic (ΔE 18.1) #BEBAA7 Open the guide →
- Goes with Sand 10 measured pairings · complement lands on Sky High (ΔE 44.2) #E2CA76 Open the guide →
- Goes with Chocolate 10 measured pairings · complement lands on Swimmer (ΔE 50.2) #D2691E Open the guide →
- Goes with Coffee 10 measured pairings · complement lands on Juggernaut (ΔE 31.9) #6F4E37 Open the guide →
- Goes with Mocha 10 measured pairings · complement lands on Zenith (ΔE 34.4) #9D7651 Open the guide →
- Goes with Caramel 10 measured pairings · complement lands on Mykonos (ΔE 47.8) #AF6F09 Open the guide →
- Goes with Honey 10 measured pairings · complement lands on Blue Jay (ΔE 50.2) #AE8934 Open the guide →
- Goes with Amber 10 measured pairings · complement lands on Night Snow (ΔE 48) #FFBF00 Open the guide →
- Goes with Apricot 10 measured pairings · complement lands on Clear Sky (ΔE 42.8) #FFB16D Open the guide →
- Goes with Melon 10 measured pairings · complement lands on Aquarius (ΔE 59.3) #FF7855 Open the guide →
- Goes with Fern 10 measured pairings · complement lands on Viola (ΔE 46.1) #548D44 Open the guide →
- Goes with Moss 10 measured pairings · complement lands on Feminism (ΔE 64) #009051 Open the guide →
- Goes with Pine 10 measured pairings · complement lands on Wine Tour (ΔE 50.3) #2B5D34 Open the guide →
- Goes with Forest 10 measured pairings · complement lands on Imperial (ΔE 63) #0B5509 Open the guide →
- Goes with Jade 10 measured pairings · complement lands on Super Pink (ΔE 71.3) #00A86B Open the guide →
- Goes with Sky 10 measured pairings · complement lands on Cream Puff (ΔE 42.8) #76D6FF Open the guide →
- Goes with Azure 10 measured pairings · complement lands on Falafel (ΔE 56) #007FFF Open the guide →
- Goes with Cerulean 10 measured pairings · complement lands on Caramelise (ΔE 47.3) #55AAEE Open the guide →
- Goes with Violet 10 measured pairings · complement lands on Avocado (ΔE 86) #9A0EEA Open the guide →
- Goes with Orchid 10 measured pairings · complement lands on Faint Gold (ΔE 62.5) #7A81FF Open the guide →
- Goes with Lilac 10 measured pairings · complement lands on Sapling (ΔE 65.5) #CEA2FD Open the guide →
- Goes with Brick 10 measured pairings · complement lands on Waterworld (ΔE 51.7) #A03623 Open the guide →
- Goes with Copper 10 measured pairings · complement lands on Forget-Me-Not (ΔE 45.4) #B87333 Open the guide →
- Goes with Bronze 10 measured pairings · complement lands on Marina (ΔE 48.2) #A87900 Open the guide →
- Goes with Champagne 10 measured pairings · complement lands on Maritime (ΔE 26.7) #E9D2AC Open the guide →
- Goes with Pearl 10 measured pairings · complement lands on Icy Plains (ΔE 24.1) #EAE0C8 Open the guide →
- Goes with Silver 4 measured pairings · complement lands on Foil (ΔE 1.6) #C0C0C0 Open the guide →
- Goes with Fog 8 measured pairings · complement lands on Salt-N-Pepa (ΔE 4.9) #D6D7D2 Open the guide →
- Goes with Storm 10 measured pairings · complement lands on Soulless (ΔE 26.8) #000B44 Open the guide →
- Goes with Midnight 8 measured pairings · complement lands on Balsamico (ΔE 20.5) #03012D Open the guide →
- Goes with Eggplant 10 measured pairings · complement lands on PCB Green (ΔE 54.3) #430541 Open the guide →
- Goes with Aubergine 10 measured pairings · complement lands on Elite Teal (ΔE 27.3) #372528 Open the guide →
- Goes with Pumpkin 10 measured pairings · complement lands on Blue Bikini (ΔE 56.8) #FF7518 Open the guide →
- Goes with Lemon 10 measured pairings · complement lands on Cloud Break (ΔE 39.9) #FFF700 Open the guide →
- Goes with Banana 9 measured pairings · complement lands on Cloud Break (ΔE 35.9) #FFFC79 Open the guide →
- Goes with Avocado 10 measured pairings · complement lands on Amethyst (ΔE 72.8) #568203 Open the guide →
- Goes with Pistachio 10 measured pairings · complement lands on Lilac (ΔE 48.1) #93C572 Open the guide →
- Goes with Basil 10 measured pairings · complement lands on Amorous (ΔE 36.9) #879F84 Open the guide →
- Goes with Lagoon 10 measured pairings · complement lands on Old Rose (ΔE 43.7) #4B9B93 Open the guide →
- Goes with Bubblegum 10 measured pairings · complement lands on Limonana (ΔE 90.7) #FF85FF Open the guide →
- Goes with Raspberry 10 measured pairings · complement lands on Prismarine (ΔE 56.8) #B00149 Open the guide →
- Goes with Cherry 10 measured pairings · complement lands on Jade Jewel (ΔE 54.1) #CF0234 Open the guide →
- Goes with Strawberry 10 measured pairings · complement lands on Baltic (ΔE 58.7) #FB2943 Open the guide →
- Goes with Tomato 10 measured pairings · complement lands on Oasis (ΔE 52.2) #EF4026 Open the guide →
- Goes with Paprika 10 measured pairings · complement lands on Beau Vert (ΔE 49) #7C2D37 Open the guide →
- Goes with Cinnamon 10 measured pairings · complement lands on Blue Burst (ΔE 49.9) #D26911 Open the guide →
- Goes with Ginger 10 measured pairings · complement lands on Forget-Me-Not (ΔE 47.8) #B06500 Open the guide →
- Goes with Clay 10 measured pairings · complement lands on Blue Moon (ΔE 46.9) #B66A50 Open the guide →
- Goes with Linen 10 measured pairings · complement lands on First Snow (ΔE 10.4) #FAF0E6 Open the guide →
- Goes with Almond 10 measured pairings · complement lands on Cloudless (ΔE 19.8) #EDDCC8 Open the guide →
- Goes with Cocoa 10 measured pairings · complement lands on Astral (ΔE 34.4) #875F42 Open the guide →
- Goes with Espresso 9 measured pairings · complement lands on Elite Teal (ΔE 28.7) #4E312D Open the guide →
- Goes with Onyx 4 measured pairings · complement lands on Vulcanised (ΔE 2) #464544 Open the guide →
- Goes with Ebony 9 measured pairings · complement lands on Holy Crow (ΔE 5.4) #313337 Open the guide →
- Goes with Snow 9 measured pairings · complement lands on Beluga (ΔE 4.6) #FFFAFA Open the guide →
- Goes with Pi 10 measured pairings · complement lands on Madras (ΔE 25.9) #314159 Open the guide →
- Goes with Bay 10 measured pairings · complement lands on Tussie-Mussie (ΔE 36) #B3E2D3 Open the guide →
- Goes with Boa 10 measured pairings · complement lands on Dark Prince (ΔE 29.6) #7F7755 Open the guide →
- Goes with Dim 9 measured pairings · complement lands on Metallic (ΔE 6.7) #C8C2BE Open the guide →
- Goes with Elf 10 measured pairings · complement lands on Feminism (ΔE 45.2) #1B8A6B Open the guide →
- Goes with Fox 10 measured pairings · complement lands on Waikiki (ΔE 56.6) #CA4E33 Open the guide →
- Goes with Gin 10 measured pairings · complement lands on Pastel Day (ΔE 16.4) #D9DFCD Open the guide →
- Goes with Ice 10 measured pairings · complement lands on Pink Swirl (ΔE 23.9) #D6FFFA Open the guide →
- Goes with Ivy 10 measured pairings · complement lands on Cinnapink (ΔE 45.8) #277B74 Open the guide →
- Goes with Koi 10 measured pairings · complement lands on Blue Ocean (ΔE 53.1) #D2663B Open the guide →
- Goes with Lit 9 measured pairings · complement lands on Doctor (ΔE 13.9) #FFFED8 Open the guide →
- Goes with Lox 10 measured pairings · complement lands on Skydive (ΔE 42.6) #EC9079 Open the guide →
- Goes with Oil 7 measured pairings · complement lands on Jet Black (ΔE 5.9) #313330 Open the guide →
- Goes with Pea 10 measured pairings · complement lands on Diva (ΔE 70.8) #A4BF20 Open the guide →
The method
How every pairing is computed
The strips below are generated live from one exemplar (Teal, #008080) by the same engine that builds all 100 guides. Tap any segment to copy it.
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The complement Opposite on the wheel; each makes the other look more saturated. The highest-energy pairing on every guide.
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Complementary colors
Two colors opposite each other on the wheel. They create the strongest contrast and make each other look more intense, so they work best used unevenly.Full glossary entry → -
The neighbors About 30 degrees away on either side. Shared undertone, calm result; the workhorse pairings of interiors and wardrobes.
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Analogous colors
Colors that sit next to each other on the wheel, within about 30 degrees. They share an undertone and read as calm and cohesive.Full glossary entry → -
The split pair Near the complement but softened by 30 degrees: most of the contrast, much less tension.
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Split-complementary
A base color plus the two colors on either side of its complement. It keeps most of a complement's contrast with less tension.Full glossary entry → -
Tints, shades, neutrals The same hue lightened, deepened, and grayed. Every guide closes with the tonal partners that make the loud ones work.
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Tint
A color mixed with white, which raises its lightness. Pink is a tint of red. Tints feel softer and more open than the base color.Full glossary entry →
FAQ
Quick answers
- How are these color pairings decided?
- Every pairing is computed from the subject color's real OKLCH hue position: its complement, wheel neighbors, split-complements, triad, plus tints, shades, and a working neutral. Each partner carries a measured ΔE difference, so the reasoning is arithmetic, not opinion.
- How do I find what goes with my exact color?
- Pick the nearest of the 100 guides below, or paste your exact code into the palette generator and lock it: the generator computes the same relationships for any of the 16,777,216 colors, not just the charted ones.
- Can I copy the palettes from a guide?
- Yes: every rendered palette on every guide copies per-swatch with one click, and each partner color links to its full page with codes, contrast data, and further pairings.