What export formats are supported?

The tool generates CSS variables and Style Dictionary JSON for design system integration.

Can I generate neutral colors?

Yes, by enabling the 'Include Neutral Scale' option, the tool creates a grayscale-like ladder for UI elements.

What is an accent strategy?

It determines how supporting colors are derived from your primary hex, using methods like complementary or analogous logic.

Does it generate semantic tokens?

Yes, it outputs tokens like text-muted, bg-canvas, and border-subtle based on the generated scales.

What color ranges are produced?

It generates a full ladder from 50 to 900 for primary, accent, and neutral scales.

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Color Token Cascade Generator

Turn one primary hex color into a full design-token cascade with primary, accent, neutral, semantic tokens, CSS variables, and Style Dictionary JSON

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What this tool helps you do

Paste a primary hex color and the generator will derive a design-token system that feels ready for a UI kit or design system handoff.

How to use it:

Primary Hex: the brand or core interface color
Accent Strategy: choose how the supporting accent hue is derived
Include Neutral Scale: add grayscale-like tokens for text, surfaces, and borders

What it outputs:

primary-50 through primary-900
accent-50 through accent-900
optional neutral-50 through neutral-900
semantic tokens such as primary, text-muted, bg-canvas, and border-subtle
CSS variables and Style Dictionary JSON

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