Greetings, Traveler!
Prismatico aids you in crafting legendary palettes for your next campaign.
Rare pigments Palette
Hoard the rare pigments you discover on your journey.
Go forth, choose a lovely pigment, and stash it here.
Quest Log
Here are your recent encounters with the spectrum.
Start exploring the realm, your footsteps will appear here.
Oracle's Eye (Color Legibility)
Roll against the WCAG Difficulty Class (DC) to see if your text survives.
As a background
wizards jumped quickly
five dozen potions
On the foreground
Giant Rocktopus jump!
jumps over the mimic
Party Alignment (Color Harmony)
Summon allies that fight perfectly alongside your chosen hue.
Power Tiers (Color Scale)
Forge a path from divine light to abyssal shadow.
Alchemy Lab (Color Mixer)
Brew a potion by blending two elemental essences together!
Select a hue, set your Base Reagent, choose a Catalyst, then Transmute.
Color Codes
Learn the digital formats used to describe colors on the web.
HEX
A base 16 code starting with #. Used by wizards and design tools alike.
RGB / RGBA
Light-based magic using values from 0 to 255. 'A' controls your stealth level.
HSL / HSLA
A model based on elemental alignment, intensity, and radiance.
The Basics
Hue
The elemental school, like Fire (Red) or Ice (Blue), on the 360-degree wheel.
Saturation
The intensity of the magic. 100% is pure mana, 0% is drained gray.
Lightness
How bright the spell burns. 0% is total darkness, 100% is blinding light.
Harmony and Relationships
Complementary
Opposites on the wheel. High contrast, high energy clashes.
Analogous
Neighbors on the wheel. They share a bond and work in peace.
Triadic
Three points of power spaced evenly. Balanced and vibrant.
Legibility and Accessibility
Contrast DC
The difference in radiance. Crucial for passing readability checks.
The Standard
AA requires a roll of 4.5, AAA requires 7. Don't fail the check.
Prismatico
A legendary artifact for color mages. Build loot tables, brew potions, check saving throws, and explore the arcane.
Browser Ready
Support for HEX, RGBA and HSLA runes for modern workflows.
Wisdom Check
Live scoring helps keep your designs readable and accessible.
Polymorph Self
The interface shifts form instantly to fit your device.
Forged for Dungeon Masters
Prismatico helps you craft practical color systems for your campaign.
Blend essences in the Alchemy Lab, adjust Power Tiers, and find allies in Synergy.