palette-relationships

Calculate hue angles for seven color palette relationships from a seed hue.

1|Updated May 15, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/thrillmade/agent-skills --skill palette-relationships
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Skill: palette-relationships
Source: https://github.com/thrillmade/agent-skills/tree/main/skills/palette-relationships
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/thrillmade/agent-skills --skill palette-relationships

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps designers select the appropriate color palette relationship for a single seed hue, ensuring visual harmony and meeting the project's emotional and functional needs.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Palette Relationship Analysis: Determines the best relationship model (monochromatic, analogous, complementary, etc.) for a given seed hue.
  • Hue-Angle Math: Calculates the specific hue angles for each relationship on the OKLCH color wheel.
  • Design Brief Alignment: Assesses whether the selected relationship aligns with the project's brief and emotional goals.
  • Role Assignment: Provides a heuristic for assigning roles to colors in the palette (primary, secondary, accent).
  • Pitfalls and Verification: Helps avoid common pitfalls in color palette design and verifies that the chosen palette meets the criteria.

Quick Start

Use the palette-relationships skill to propose a palette around the seed hue #FF5733, considering the project's need for a vibrant and dynamic look.

Frequently Asked Questions about palette-relationships

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I choose the right color palette relationship for a design project?

A color palette relationship is determined by calculating specific hue angles on the OKLCH color wheel from a single seed hue. This process generates harmonious palettes using monochromatic, analogous, complementary, split-complementary, triadic, tetradic, and compound relationships.

How do I calculate hue angles for a split-complementary color scheme?

Calculating hue angles for a split-complementary scheme requires applying precise degree offsets to a base seed hue on the OKLCH color wheel. This determines the exact adjacent colors to the direct complement, ensuring mathematical color harmony.

When should I use a monochromatic palette versus a triadic color palette?

Use a monochromatic palette for cohesive, low-contrast needs, while a triadic palette suits vibrant, dynamic projects. Selecting between them depends on assessing the project's emotional and functional requirements against the design brief.

How do I assign primary, secondary, and accent roles to colors in a design palette?

Assigning primary, secondary, and accent roles involves applying a heuristic based on the chosen palette relationship and the project's design brief. This ensures the color distribution meets the functional and emotional goals of the design.

What are common pitfalls when designing a color palette from a single seed hue?

Common pitfalls when designing a color palette from a single seed hue include misaligning the relationship with the design brief and poor role assignment. Verification checks ensure the chosen palette meets the project's emotional and functional criteria.