Pick a main color and get ready-made combinations for stripes, granny squares or color-block projects.
Click any swatch to copy its hex code.
Color theory isn't just for painters — it applies just as well to picking yarn for a striped blanket or a granny square project. This generator takes one base color and builds out shades and tints (lighter/darker versions for depth), a complementary pair (high contrast), analogous neighbors (soft and harmonious), and a triadic trio (balanced and vibrant), so you always have a starting palette to shop from.
What colors go well together in a crochet blanket?
Analogous colors (neighbors on the color wheel) create a soft, cohesive look, while complementary colors (opposite on the wheel) create bold contrast. Triadic combinations give a balanced, vibrant palette — all three options are generated automatically above from any base color.
How many colors should I use in a granny square project?
Most granny square projects work well with 3–5 colors: one or two main colors, one or two accents, and often a neutral (white, cream or grey) to tie the rounds together.
How do I match a palette to real yarn?
Use the generated hex codes as a guide when browsing yarn shade cards online, or take a screenshot to a craft store to compare against skeins in person — screen colors can vary slightly from dyed fiber.