About
Overview
Realtime Colors is a web-based design tool that allows you to preview color palettes on a real, fully designed UI. Instead of just looking at color swatches, you can see how text, buttons, and backgrounds look together, ensuring accessibility and aesthetic harmony.
Pricing & Free Tier
Free Tier: Yes. Completely free to use.
How to Use
- Go to realtimecolors.com.
- Use the sidebar to input your primary, secondary, and accent colors (or generate them randomly).
- Choose between light mode and dark mode previews.
- Adjust the contrast and saturation sliders to ensure text is readable.
Important Notes
- Accessibility: Always check that your text contrast ratio meets WCAG standards (4.5:1 for normal text) to ensure the design is accessible to visually impaired users.
- Exporting: The tool provides CSS variables that you can easily copy and paste into your Tailwind or standard CSS configuration.