Tetradic Palette

Calculate Tetradic Palette instantly with the exact formula and a worked example.

Tetradic Palette

Base hue (H)°
Saturation (S)%
Lightness (L)%
Offset of the second pair°
Hue of the second color
300°
Calculate Tetradic Palette instantly with the exact formula and a worked example.
Color 1
#3380CC
Color 2
#CC33CC
Color 3
#CC8033
Color 4
#33CC33
Color scheme
Square

More about: Tetradic Palette

What it calculates

The “Tetradic Palette” calculator computes Hue of the second color in ° from 4 parameters: base hue (h) (°), saturation (s) (%), lightness (l) (%), offset of the second pair (°).

Used by photographers and videographers when setting up a shoot.

Example calculation

With parameters Base hue (H) = 210 °, Saturation (S) = 60 %, Lightness (L) = 50 %, Offset of the second pair = 90 ° the result is 300 °.

How to use

  1. Enter base hue (h), saturation (s), lightness (l) and offset of the second pair — each field above is adjustable with a slider.
  2. Hue of the second color (°) is calculated automatically as you type.
  3. Check the worked example below to see the formula applied to real numbers.
  4. Copy the result or bookmark this calculator.

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FAQ

How is Tetradic Palette calculated?
The Tetradic Palette calculator computes Hue of the second color (in °) from base hue (h), saturation (s), lightness (l), offset of the second pair. Enter your values above and the exact formula is applied instantly; a worked example with real numbers is shown below.
Is the Tetradic Palette calculator free?
Yes. It is completely free, needs no signup, runs entirely in your browser, and sends no data to any server.

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