Package micycle.peasygradients.gradient

Class Palette

  • public final class Palette
extends Object
    Provides methods for generating color palettes based on various color harmony principles The palettes can be used for creating gradients and other color-related visual elements.
    Author:
    Michael Carleton

    • Constructor Summary

      Constructors 
      Constructor Description
      Palette()  

    • Method Summary

      All Methods Static Methods Concrete Methods 
      Modifier and Type Method Description
      static int[] complementary()
      Generates a complementary color palette consisting of two colors that are diametrically opposite on the color wheel.
      static int[] randomcolors​(int ncolors)
      Generates a palette of randomly selected colors using the golden ratio for hue distribution, which tends to produce aesthetically pleasing results.
      static int[] randomRandomcolors​(int ncolors)
      Generates a palette of completely random colors without any constraints on hue distribution, saturation, or brightness.
      static int[] tetradic()
      Generates a tetradic color palette consisting of four colors that are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a diverse range of hues.
      static int[] triadic()
      Generates a triadic color palette consisting of three colors that are evenly spaced around the color wheel, creating a harmonious and balanced color scheme.

    • Constructor Detail

      • Palette

        public Palette()

    • Method Detail

      • complementary

        public static int[] complementary()
        Generates a complementary color palette consisting of two colors that are diametrically opposite on the color wheel.
        Returns:
        An array of two colors, represented as ARGB integers.

      • triadic

        public static int[] triadic()
        Generates a triadic color palette consisting of three colors that are evenly spaced around the color wheel, creating a harmonious and balanced color scheme.
        Returns:
        An array of three colors, represented as ARGB integers.

      • tetradic

        public static int[] tetradic()
        Generates a tetradic color palette consisting of four colors that are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a diverse range of hues.
        Returns:
        An array of four colors, represented as ARGB integers.

      • randomcolors

        public static int[] randomcolors​(int ncolors)
        Generates a palette of randomly selected colors using the golden ratio for hue distribution, which tends to produce aesthetically pleasing results.
        Parameters:
        ncolors - The number of random colors to generate.
        Returns:
        An array of colors, represented as ARGB integers.

      • randomRandomcolors

        public static int[] randomRandomcolors​(int ncolors)
        Generates a palette of completely random colors without any constraints on hue distribution, saturation, or brightness.
        Parameters:
        ncolors - The number of random colors to generate.
        Returns:
        An array of colors, represented as ARGB integers.
        See Also:
        For generating colors with similar saturation and brightness.