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User Interface Tools

Design and preview UI elements with comprehensive color and design utilities.

Overview​

C# Dev Tools includes various UI design tools for colors, gradients, and interface elements.

Color Tools​

Color Converter​

Convert between color formats:

Formats supported:

  • HEX (#RGB, #RRGGBB, #RRGGBBAA)
  • RGB (rgb(), rgba())
  • HSL (hsl(), hsla())
  • HSV
  • Named colors

Usage:

  1. Open "Color Converter"
  2. Enter color in any format
  3. View conversions
  4. Copy desired format

Color Mixer​

Mix two colors:

Features:

  • Visual color mixing
  • Adjustable ratio
  • Preview result
  • Multiple color spaces
  • Save mixed colors

Usage:

  1. Open "Color Mixer"
  2. Select first color
  3. Select second color
  4. Adjust mix ratio
  5. Preview and copy result

Color Palette Generator​

Generate color palettes:

Generation methods:

  • Monochromatic
  • Analogous
  • Complementary
  • Triadic
  • Tetradic
  • Custom

Features:

  • Visual preview
  • Export palettes
  • Color harmony rules
  • Accessibility checks
  • Save palettes

Usage:

  1. Open "Palette Generator"
  2. Select base color
  3. Choose generation method
  4. Adjust parameters
  5. Export palette

Contrast Checker​

Check color contrast ratios:

Standards:

  • WCAG AA compliance
  • WCAG AAA compliance
  • Normal text
  • Large text
  • Graphics and UI components

Features:

  • Live preview
  • Pass/fail indicators
  • Suggestions for fixes
  • Multiple text sizes

Usage:

  1. Open "Contrast Checker"
  2. Select foreground color
  3. Select background color
  4. View contrast ratio
  5. Check compliance levels

Gradient Tools​

Gradient Maker​

Create CSS gradients:

Gradient types:

  • Linear gradients
  • Radial gradients
  • Conic gradients
  • Multiple color stops

Features:

  • Visual editor
  • Angle control
  • Color stop management
  • CSS output
  • Copy to clipboard

Usage:

  1. Open "Gradient Maker"
  2. Choose gradient type
  3. Add color stops
  4. Adjust angle/position
  5. Copy CSS code

Animation Tools​

Cubic Bezier Editor​

Create CSS timing functions:

Features:

  • Visual curve editor
  • Preset easing functions
  • Custom curves
  • Animation preview
  • CSS output

Usage:

  1. Open "Cubic Bezier Editor"
  2. Adjust control points
  3. Or select preset
  4. Preview animation
  5. Copy timing function

Icon Browser​

Browse and search icons:

Icon sources:

  • Tabler Icons
  • Material Icons
  • Custom icon sets

Features:

  • Search by name
  • Filter by category
  • Preview icons
  • Copy SVG/code
  • Size variants

Usage:

  1. Open "Icon Browser"
  2. Search or browse
  3. Click icon
  4. Copy SVG or code
  5. Use in project

HTML Tools​

HTML Encoder/Decoder​

Work with HTML:

  • Encode special characters
  • Decode HTML entities
  • Format HTML
  • Minify HTML
  • Preview rendering

HTML Entity Reference​

Quick reference for:

  • Character entities
  • Symbol codes
  • Unicode values
  • Common characters

Use Cases​

Theme Development​

  • Create color schemes
  • Test contrast ratios
  • Generate palettes
  • Preview colors

UI Design​

  • Design color systems
  • Create gradients
  • Check accessibility
  • Browse icons

CSS Development​

  • Generate CSS colors
  • Create timing functions
  • Build gradients
  • Copy code snippets

Accessibility​

  • Verify contrast ratios
  • Ensure WCAG compliance
  • Test text readability
  • Check UI components

Integration​

Copy to Code​

All tools support:

  • Copy as CSS
  • Copy as C# (for WPF/XAML)
  • Copy as hex
  • Copy as RGB

Shared Palettes​

Save and reuse:

  • Project color palettes
  • Brand colors
  • Theme colors
  • Custom sets

Best Practices​

Color Selection​

  • Use color theory principles
  • Maintain sufficient contrast
  • Test with colorblind simulators
  • Consider brand guidelines

Accessibility​

  • Always check contrast ratios
  • Meet WCAG AA minimum
  • Aim for AAA where possible
  • Test with real content

Performance​

  • Minimize gradient complexity
  • Use efficient color formats
  • Optimize icon usage
  • Consider CSS custom properties

Tips and Tricks​

Quick Workflows​

  • Save favorite colors
  • Use preset palettes
  • Bookmark common values
  • Copy directly to CSS

Color Harmony​

  • Use complementary colors for contrast
  • Analogous colors for cohesion
  • Triadic for balanced variety
  • Monochromatic for sophistication

Gradients​

  • Limit color stops for performance
  • Use consistent angles
  • Test on different backgrounds
  • Consider fallback colors

Troubleshooting​

Colors Look Different​

If colors don't match:

  1. Check color profile
  2. Verify monitor calibration
  3. Test in target environment
  4. Consider gamma correction

Contrast Issues​

If contrast fails:

  1. Adjust lightness
  2. Try different color
  3. Increase size (large text)
  4. Add borders or shadows

Export Problems​

If export fails:

  1. Check format support
  2. Verify clipboard access
  3. Try different format
  4. Copy manually

Configuration​

Configure tool preferences:

  • Default color format
  • Preferred palette size
  • Contrast standard (AA/AAA)
  • Icon set defaults
  • Export formats
  • Text Tools - For HTML encoding
  • Theme customization
  • CSS generation
  • XAML color support