PalettIQ Journal
Blog Articles
Guides, tutorials, and case studies on color theory, accessibility, and design — written for people who actually build things. From WCAG contrast math to real palettes behind SaaS landing pages, this is where we break down the decisions behind good color, one post at a time.
Fundamentals
5 postsPalettIQ Team19 July, 2026
Color theory basics: a beginner's guide for designers and developers
PalettIQ Team19 July, 2026
RGB vs HSL vs HEX: which color format should you actually use?
PalettIQ Team19 July, 2026
What is a color palette and how many colors do you actually need?
PalettIQ Team18 July, 2026
Complementary, analogous, triadic: every color harmony explained
PalettIQ Team9 July, 2026
Warm vs cool colors: how to choose the right mood for your brand
Accessibility
3 postsTutorials
5 postsPalettIQ Team16 July, 2026
How to extract a color palette from an image (step-by-step)
PalettIQ Team16 July, 2026
How to build a CSS gradient that doesn't look dated in 2026
PalettIQ Team14 July, 2026
How to recolor SVG icons instantly using PalettIQ's visualizer
PalettIQ Team14 July, 2026
CSS box-shadow generator: how to create depth without overdoing it
PalettIQ Team13 July, 2026
How to check color contrast for accessibility in 30 seconds
Case studies
4 postsPalettIQ Team12 July, 2026
Best color palettes for SaaS landing pages (with real examples)
PalettIQ Team12 July, 2026
Color palettes for fintech apps: why blue still dominates
PalettIQ Team12 July, 2026
Color palettes for eco and sustainability brands that don't feel generic
PalettIQ Team10 July, 2026