Watercolor Color Tool

Watercolor Color Tool models pigment blending and water dilution to simulate color mixing. Users provide a base color (hex) and an optional second pigment color, along with pigment weights and a water dilution factor. The tool returns the final color in hex and RGB, along with the resulting opacity and an optional blended palette when two colors are used.
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Conceptual operation: hex colors are converted to sRGB values. If a second pigment is supplied, the tool computes a weighted average of the two colors using weights w1 and w2. If only one color is provided, the color is scaled by dilution toward white. The blended color is then lightened by mixing with white according to the water ratio. Finally, values are clamped to valid RGB ranges and presented as hex and RGB; opacity reflects dilution.
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Who benefits: artists planning palettes, designers validating branding hues, educators teaching color theory, and product teams evaluating visual moments. Real-time feedback helps compare options without physical media.
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Unique value and core features: precise color math in sRGB, support for 1–2 pigments (expandable to more in advanced mode), input validation, real-time outputs in hex and RGB, optional palette previews, and straightforward export of results for documentation.