How I make UI color palettes

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  • Опубліковано 12 чер 2024
  • Creating a UI color palette can sometimes feel a bit complicated and messy. But I’ve developed a systematic, efficient method for making a color system. In this video, I run through the 5 steps I use (plus a few extra tips for working with color)!
    Learn more about our product designer’s field guide to color: uxtools.co/shop/color
    00:00 Intro
    00:20 What we need
    01:29 Step 1: Find a starting point
    02:37 Using HSB
    03:23 Step 2: Choose supporting colors
    04:18 Step 3: Create shades
    06:07 Step 4: Pick the neutrals
    06:34 Step 5: Test it out
    08:00 Field guide to color
    08:30 Outro
    👨🏻‍💻 About UX Tools
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    #colorpalette #uidesign #designtutorial
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  • @uxtools
    @uxtools  Рік тому +20

    Tell us some of your own color tips! And learn more about our field guide to color here: uxtools.co/shop/color

  • @KingDebo-rm7gj
    @KingDebo-rm7gj Рік тому +272

    2 years of trying to master colors using articles and videos and this is the most clear the process has ever been illustrated

    • @uxtools
      @uxtools  Рік тому +9

      Awesome 🙌 Glad it's helpful!

  • @MikeTrif
    @MikeTrif Рік тому +200

    The arc method for picking shades seems like a game-changer.

    • @prajwalsharma2794
      @prajwalsharma2794 Рік тому +5

      I agree. I made my first case study's color palette with a plugin. But, I think doing with the arc method manually is even better. You have more flexibility.

    • @Rishik_Jha
      @Rishik_Jha 6 місяців тому

      @@prajwalsharma2794 how do yo do it manualy ?

    • @prajwalsharma2794
      @prajwalsharma2794 6 місяців тому +3

      ​@@Rishik_Jha With estimations.

    • @marcelino-dev
      @marcelino-dev 3 місяці тому

      Try using the tool on 0to255

  • @manoskand
    @manoskand 5 місяців тому +31

    For the people that trying to find the method to find the arc, what i do is this :
    - I Pick the starting point color as he says
    - From that color, in order to create the bright colors, i add -20 to Saturation and +5 To Brightness and i increase it by -20 and +5 untill i reach to the brightess color
    - I do the same for the black but the other way arround, meaning that i add from the starting color +5 Saturation and -20 Brightness and i increase.
    You will see by doing this the colors are fitting on the arc that the video says.
    I hope i helped you.

    • @dmytrokhomenchuk2619
      @dmytrokhomenchuk2619 5 місяців тому +3

      Hey, thanks for your sharing.
      I used this promt in Bard:
      I have 5 tints. 


      The first one: has a saturation of 8 and a brightness of 100. 

      The fifth has: has a saturation of 77 and a brightness of 92. 


      Could you interpolate, calculate fade from the first tint to the fifth one, and show this in the table with values "S" and "B"?

    • @renovatingcity6050
      @renovatingcity6050 4 місяці тому

      Thanks it's much easier to understand and execute

    • @joshuamensah9309
      @joshuamensah9309 4 місяці тому

      You are a legend, thank you for this!

  • @MrBumbo90
    @MrBumbo90 Рік тому +92

    I am a front-end web developer that had always struggled with picking colors. I have watched hours of content on this but your video gave me the most clarity. Thank you.

    • @jeromysoto8492
      @jeromysoto8492 Рік тому

      Same

    • @waleedreaper
      @waleedreaper 11 місяців тому +1

      Same. I haven't tried it out yet but I hope it works practically as well just like explained in the video.

  • @vicyoslinuxofficial2607
    @vicyoslinuxofficial2607 4 місяці тому +10

    Video content 10 out of 10
    Video editing 10 out of 10
    Video resolution quality 10 out of 10!
    Thank you so much!

  • @atharvadikondawar8268
    @atharvadikondawar8268 14 днів тому +1

    After watching a dozen videos this is the only video anyone needs to understand color

  • @avedisdakesian9785
    @avedisdakesian9785 Рік тому +37

    First video I see from this channel, and as a product designer, I like you! Genuine, not trying to sell anything, not exaggerating anything. As if a colleague was talking to me showing their process. Keep being real!

    • @uxtools
      @uxtools  Рік тому +1

      Thanks for the kind words!

  • @rockyromay
    @rockyromay 15 днів тому +1

    Simply: from far, your tutorial is the best in the world . Thank you a lot!

  • @devanshjolapara6964
    @devanshjolapara6964 4 місяці тому +2

    I am startup founder, I'm just starting out, and as I'm writing this message, I'm just so happy for finding this video. Because, I'm not joking at all when I say that I blew my eyes out just trying to find the right colours for our new SaaS product. I found this video extremely helpful. Thank you so much for sharing these tips.

  • @juliesz78
    @juliesz78 Рік тому +25

    The level of detail and clarity is really impressive. Thank you, that's super helpful!

  • @Wormsandconditions
    @Wormsandconditions 2 місяці тому

    I have over 4000 liked videos across UA-cam, mostly in the realm of design, business, etc.
    This is one of the best and most informative videos I have ever seen on here.
    Thanks for the video, immensely.

  • @luismelhorancaa
    @luismelhorancaa 11 місяців тому

    This is indeed the most clear process and explanation for UI Color Palettes. Thank you!

  • @sophiaumezinwa9655
    @sophiaumezinwa9655 3 місяці тому

    OMG, you are the best in this whole earth, I've been confused and lost about color but you made the explanation real.
    I get the whole logic now, thank you and God bless
    I'm so happy , Yo!
    😊❤

  • @adedejijubril8048
    @adedejijubril8048 Місяць тому

    this is the best resource I've come across concerning the creation of colour palettes. You've just helped me overcome my longstanding battle with colours. Thanks a lot

  • @alexander3845
    @alexander3845 9 місяців тому

    The best video on color palette I've ever seen. Thanks for making it!

  • @Egon15
    @Egon15 4 місяці тому

    Thank you from the bottom of my heart❤. I'm a student trying to make a website. I've seen many sources mention colour palate, but non of them explained specifically when and where to use them on the website. This one really helped a lot😊

  • @lawalayomideadeyemi5041
    @lawalayomideadeyemi5041 11 місяців тому +1

    This is the best content i have watched on thee color tips. This is amazing, easy to follow and understand. Great work

  • @aronfarsang1481
    @aronfarsang1481 18 днів тому

    This video is extremely helpful, I've been using this method ever since.

  • @pavantodupunuri2562
    @pavantodupunuri2562 7 місяців тому

    oh man, what can I say? I have been searching for months on techniques to pick a color. I couldn't possibly find a better video than this. It's simple, precise and to the point. No forced jokes, no unnecessary animation. So plain and simple, yet conveys all the information under 10 mins. Using HSB over Hex color code is a game changer for me in terms of how you think.
    I have added your video to my playlist and downloaded the video just in case. Thank you so much!

  • @rammrras9683
    @rammrras9683 2 місяці тому

    This is pure gold for someone like me who's trying to build nice and easy to operate HMI.

  • @tuija21
    @tuija21 Рік тому

    Thank you! Creating color scales has been a puzzle to me but you explained it perfectly! I will make use of it right away.

  • @andrelegris998
    @andrelegris998 7 місяців тому

    All this time struggling to figure out which palettes to use and why some colors work and others don't and all I had to do was watch your video and now color palettes make sense!! Thanks so much for doing this.

  • @llu2736
    @llu2736 10 місяців тому

    One of the best explanations so far. Thanks for the effort.

  • @97Syahmie
    @97Syahmie 6 місяців тому +1

    This is a game changing video on how to pick colors, God bless you!

  • @UmairUlhaque
    @UmairUlhaque Рік тому +16

    Hi Jordan, thank you for providing valuable knowledge about using colors from the HSB model. I was always confused about how brands come up with complete color systems, including lots, tints, and shades, specifically when working on digital products like web apps and mobile apps. I am learning product design from the very basics, so keep delivering such knowledge. 👏

    • @uxtools
      @uxtools  Рік тому +2

      Thanks so much, glad it was helpful! Best of luck on your product design journey 💪

  • @uifry
    @uifry 10 місяців тому

    "Bravo! This design is a work of art that brilliantly combines aesthetics and functionality."

  • @alberto-444
    @alberto-444 Рік тому

    This is by far the most useful UI video I've seen, you got a new subscriber right away! 👍

  • @kristinkulasik3177
    @kristinkulasik3177 10 місяців тому

    Thank you for breaking this down so clearly! I am going to try out these tips in my next project.

  • @lekhaibang3655
    @lekhaibang3655 8 місяців тому

    Thank you! This is very helpful, I really appreciate your effort that you and your team made. Keep going on it!! Thank you again. 😊

  • @arjunhadke1113
    @arjunhadke1113 9 місяців тому

    I pray for those who are disliking this video. God help them. This is just awesome. Precise, short, easy to pick up the concept. Brilliant job.

  • @anubhavgiri6547
    @anubhavgiri6547 8 місяців тому

    Probably the best and most simple video.

  • @diegovitehernandez6832
    @diegovitehernandez6832 11 місяців тому

    This is the first video of yours that i have seen and i really loved how you explained and demonstrated things, thank you very much for sharing!

    • @uxtools
      @uxtools  10 місяців тому

      Thanks for watching!

  • @PizzaPastaAndGaming-pu2ko
    @PizzaPastaAndGaming-pu2ko Місяць тому

    This is probably the best tutorial for non designer I ever seen

  • @robertkreft5653
    @robertkreft5653 Рік тому +2

    This was amazing! Such a short video with so much insight, thank you!

  • @kombinatsiya6000
    @kombinatsiya6000 Рік тому +3

    This is very hands-on and easy to follow. Thank you.

    • @uxtools
      @uxtools  Рік тому

      Thank you! That's what we strive for 🙌

  • @SatyamBarnwal090
    @SatyamBarnwal090 9 днів тому

    Really this is the most fantastic video i have seen on colour theory. Amazing😍😍

  • @danielahermosillo8991
    @danielahermosillo8991 Рік тому +1

    Impressive video! Truly to the point, really learned from it, thank you!

  • @urbaniv
    @urbaniv 3 місяці тому

    Wow by far the best color palette video ... Thank you!!

  • @rodlivz
    @rodlivz Рік тому

    The best colour selection tutorial I've ever seen!!! The best stumble upon yet!!! 😊😊 Thank you

    • @uxtools
      @uxtools  Рік тому

      Glad to hear it Rodney, thanks for watching!

  • @fictionplus
    @fictionplus Рік тому

    This is so simple and to the point!

  • @naimurrahman9979
    @naimurrahman9979 10 місяців тому +2

    I'm a web developer but the video was very helpful for me, because sometimes we developers needs to choose the color palette for ourself for some projects, this mini course helped me a lot to learn about colors, thanks very much

  • @Matthijs1308
    @Matthijs1308 2 місяці тому

    this makes a lotta sense, even though i have never heard someone explain it this way. Thank you!

  • @vasiovasio
    @vasiovasio Рік тому

    Practical and Objective Overview! Thank you!

  • @stuart2151
    @stuart2151 8 місяців тому

    I can't believe I haven't come across this sooner, this is so helpful! Thank you!

  • @FaizanAnwerAli
    @FaizanAnwerAli 10 місяців тому

    The most useful video I found in a while. Great job 👍

  • @RoRo-gu9ug
    @RoRo-gu9ug 11 днів тому

    This was a game-changer. Thank you!!

  • @rahulrawat5736
    @rahulrawat5736 Рік тому

    so technical yet so simple and efficient way, keep creating more videos, these are really great and helpful thank you 🤩☺

  • @ErrikosAlexiou
    @ErrikosAlexiou Рік тому

    best color palette and most infomative video i have seen related to this topic.

  • @the_true_hier_to_the_sharingan

    The most helpful video on creating a color palette.

    • @uxtools
      @uxtools  Рік тому

      Wow, feeling honored!

  • @melaniekim8244
    @melaniekim8244 2 місяці тому

    So clear. So succinct. THANK YOU

  • @neeshsamsi
    @neeshsamsi Рік тому +15

    Wow this is extremely helpful. I’ve always wondered how frameworks like Tailwind creates their palettes and how I can make similar palettes with my own colors and didn’t find any resources this comprehensive.

    • @uxtools
      @uxtools  Рік тому

      Happy to help Avaneesh!

  • @binh1298ify
    @binh1298ify 10 місяців тому

    I'm a front-end dev trying to make my own blog and this is video is really helpful. Thank you very much

  • @csillakovacs196
    @csillakovacs196 Рік тому +1

    Incredible useful content in such a short video, THANKS A LOT!! Just wow! 🥳🤩🙏

    • @uxtools
      @uxtools  Рік тому

      Glad it's useful Csilla!

  • @2013nicolas
    @2013nicolas 5 місяців тому

    THIS is soOoo brilliant. Thank you. First time I feel I get it for real.

  • @NicaSimon13
    @NicaSimon13 4 місяці тому

    The video I did not know I needed. But youtube did. Thanks for sharing your knowledge!

  • @user-pj8qt1qx2o
    @user-pj8qt1qx2o 10 місяців тому

    Quality of this video is amazing

  • @thiagovilla970
    @thiagovilla970 3 місяці тому

    Very practical, I enjoy it.

  • @CRAismyname
    @CRAismyname Рік тому

    Thank you so much! The creating shades section saved me so much

    • @uxtools
      @uxtools  Рік тому

      Glad it's helpful, thanks for watching!

  • @adevikthur
    @adevikthur Рік тому

    This is really helpful, thank you so very much! 🌹

  • @georgescreates
    @georgescreates Рік тому

    There are great values in this video. I use to try some new UI concepts. I will be considering this video when working on them.

  • @sarafyhr9873
    @sarafyhr9873 10 місяців тому

    Amazing tutorial! Thank you so much!

  • @Mahshod
    @Mahshod 3 місяці тому

    this is exactly what I was looking for! thanks a lot!

  • @stevestremsterfer6038
    @stevestremsterfer6038 Рік тому

    Thanks for this awesome video. Creating a new palette can be daunting, but these steps make it seem simple and almost foolproof.

    • @uxtools
      @uxtools  Рік тому

      Great to hear Steve, thanks for watching!

  • @leandro0rsantos
    @leandro0rsantos 6 місяців тому

    Great video! Thanks for sharing this valuable information!

  • @stargazing0010
    @stargazing0010 9 місяців тому

    Absolutely amazing! Thanks so much

  • @liz_lavorenko
    @liz_lavorenko 3 місяці тому

    Thank you so much! That's what I needed.

  • @danielmevit
    @danielmevit 11 місяців тому

    This is golden. Thank you!

  • @ninas1675
    @ninas1675 4 місяці тому

    Thank you so much - this is really helpful!

  • @arunkrishnamoorthytamil
    @arunkrishnamoorthytamil Рік тому

    what a man just amazed very useful keep creating and keep educating us

  • @armankubenov3119
    @armankubenov3119 Рік тому

    Awesome! This is such a great tutorial. Massive respect!

    • @uxtools
      @uxtools  Рік тому +1

      Thanks for watching!

  • @_axtinct
    @_axtinct Рік тому

    Wow
    Thanks for sharing this, very helpful 🙏🏼

  • @BlackxesWasTaken
    @BlackxesWasTaken 3 місяці тому

    Dude this is insanely helpful.. 1 year ago and god damn this is just amazing
    I struggle so bad with selecting colors and iterated the palette of a project so many times yet was still not satisfied nor did it look good
    Now.. BOOM it looks good and the colors don't fight eachother which is .. well.. I hope I could express my delight :D

  • @zixe6373
    @zixe6373 23 години тому

    Amazing, this video is just great!

  • @cerosdotcom
    @cerosdotcom 8 місяців тому +1

    Creating UI color palettes can be quite a process, and your method simplifies it beautifully! We at Ceros are all about sharing knowledge and techniques that empower creativity. Your content is a wonderful contribution to the design community. Keep the creative inspiration flowing!

  • @inayathkhan100
    @inayathkhan100 Рік тому +1

    Very useful information, thank you

  • @CBUXDesigns
    @CBUXDesigns Рік тому +1

    This was helpful!!
    I use HSB , but HSL is my go to.
    I have been trying to find a color video for months! When I was first learning colors. But I finally learn something that works. Thank you for the great lesson.

    • @uxtools
      @uxtools  Рік тому

      HSL is great, too! Glad this is helpful 🙌

    • @CodecrafterArtemis
      @CodecrafterArtemis 11 місяців тому

      I've started tinkering with OKLCH lately, a very neat model! Helps you avoid the uneven color brightness ("squiggly line") problem.

  • @youngzproduction7498
    @youngzproduction7498 3 місяці тому

    This is a nice tutorial for a newbie like me. Thanks for the effort. :D

  • @YuriiBiloholovskyi
    @YuriiBiloholovskyi 3 місяці тому

    The best video for this topic
    Thanks

  • @mbp5863
    @mbp5863 8 місяців тому +21

    Quick question, how do I practically pick colors along that arc?
    Is there a function in Figma to help choose colors on the arc?
    Or is there a mathematical framework for changing the HSB values to get the right shades?
    This is really useful man, great framework!

    • @lemonke8132
      @lemonke8132 5 місяців тому

      yeah i can't believe this wasn't answered

    • @zflxw
      @zflxw 4 місяці тому

      I haven't yet found a function for that in Figma, but I have a work-around that I use. First, I open the color picker in Figma, select the HSB color space, and select a hue I like. Then, I screenshot the box of the color picker and insert the image in the Figma file. After that, I take a line and place it from the top left to the bottom right corner. You can then double click the line to enter the "Edit Object" mode. Select the Bend tool and click on the bottom right point. Now drag this point to the top right corner (or a little less, depending on how you want your arc to look). Now you have the arc from the video. Press "Done" do leave edit mode and now place circles (no fill, only stroke) at the approximated locations on the line. You can now disable the arc render and use the color picker (pipette tool) to select the colors inside the circles you placed.
      It is a bit hacky, I admit, but I haven't figured out a better way.

    • @mbp5863
      @mbp5863 4 місяці тому

      @@zflxw Thanks, that seems to work pretty well!

  • @ellivizcaino4307
    @ellivizcaino4307 Рік тому

    This was great, thank you!

  • @siyamshekh3436
    @siyamshekh3436 9 місяців тому

    Amazing vdo. It helps me in my project.
    Thanks❤

  • @sallyhefny4154
    @sallyhefny4154 5 місяців тому

    Many thanks for you sir 🙏🙏🙏.. Hope you make a lot of videos for ux designs steps

  • @DariiaAlex-pl7hx
    @DariiaAlex-pl7hx 11 місяців тому

    thank you! that was really helpful

  • @ItsMeLeto
    @ItsMeLeto 8 місяців тому

    Wow, this video is really informative! It helped me a lot, thanks! ;D

  • @jmcsorley
    @jmcsorley 4 місяці тому

    Amazing, saved so I can watch it again... yes it was that good 🤓

  • @nikitaluparev6478
    @nikitaluparev6478 5 місяців тому

    great tutorial. Thanks a lot

  • @borgejohnsen
    @borgejohnsen 3 місяці тому

    Great video! 😃

  • @PadenClayton
    @PadenClayton 10 місяців тому

    Awesome video!

  • @AriaHarmony
    @AriaHarmony Рік тому

    Thank you! This is very useful!

  • @Design_Ai
    @Design_Ai 8 місяців тому +1

    Very interesting video!

  • @GajanandaAdhikari
    @GajanandaAdhikari Рік тому

    Awesome explanation!

    • @uxtools
      @uxtools  Рік тому

      Glad you found it useful!

  • @favourohio
    @favourohio 9 місяців тому

    Very nice. Thank you!

  • @trueplexx
    @trueplexx 4 місяці тому

    Thats next level

  • @TiffannyDoll
    @TiffannyDoll 10 місяців тому

    I love this video . Thanks so much for that and God bless you

  • @danielolajide194
    @danielolajide194 10 місяців тому

    Teach me colour design system like I'm 5.. Boom this video🔥🔥

  • @tryoxiss
    @tryoxiss 3 місяці тому

    One big tip is you can use simple patterns to derive the semantic/alternate colors. For example my main color is a purple, so putting I picked an orange and violet as the natural quad of it. Of course also consider your use case, as my stuff tends to deal with a lot of code blocks so making sure you have colors that work well on the neutral backgrounds is important.

  • @06121987kanak
    @06121987kanak 10 місяців тому

    nice video & very informative Thank you😃

  • @vitorribeiro2002
    @vitorribeiro2002 Рік тому +1

    Great, great job!!

  • @Jashandeep31
    @Jashandeep31 11 місяців тому

    Thanks bro its helps a lot.