The monochrome mode in KColor helps you generate a palette based on a single hue, offering consistent visual harmony across all colors. It’s perfect for creating minimalist or brand-focused designs with a cohesive look.
What is a monochrome palette
A monochrome palette consists of one base hue with variations in saturation and brightness. This approach ensures all colors in the palette work well together without introducing contrast from other hues.
How to generate monochrome palettes in KColor
Switch to Monochrome mode and pick your base color. KColor will automatically calculate a range of shades and tints of the selected hue, evenly spaced in perceived brightness and saturation.
You can also Generate a monochrome scale from any color in your current color palette.
Use cases for monochrome palettes
Monochrome palettes are widely used in branding, minimal UI design, infographics, and editorial layouts where consistency and tone control are key. They’re especially effective in data visualization and layered interfaces.
Customize and export
You can lock specific colors, adjust brightness or saturation ranges, and preview the palette against light or dark backgrounds. Export your monochrome color set in Tailwind, SCSS, CSS, or JSON with one click.
Next steps
Use KColor’s monochrome mode to build clean, professional palettes that express tone and identity through a single hue.
