Tools
User Interface Tools
Design and preview UI elements with comprehensive color and design utilities.
Overview
Section titled “Overview”C# Dev Tools includes various UI design tools for colors, gradients, and interface elements.
Color Tools
Section titled “Color Tools”Color Converter
Section titled “Color Converter”Convert between color formats:
Formats supported:
- HEX (#RGB, #RRGGBB, #RRGGBBAA)
- RGB (rgb(), rgba())
- HSL (hsl(), hsla())
- HSV
- Named colors
Usage:
- Open “Color Converter”
- Enter color in any format
- View conversions
- Copy desired format
Color Mixer
Section titled “Color Mixer”Mix two colors:
Features:
- Visual color mixing
- Adjustable ratio
- Preview result
- Multiple color spaces
- Save mixed colors
Usage:
- Open “Color Mixer”
- Select first color
- Select second color
- Adjust mix ratio
- Preview and copy result
Color Palette Generator
Section titled “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:
- Open “Palette Generator”
- Select base color
- Choose generation method
- Adjust parameters
- Export palette
Contrast Checker
Section titled “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:
- Open “Contrast Checker”
- Select foreground color
- Select background color
- View contrast ratio
- Check compliance levels
Gradient Tools
Section titled “Gradient Tools”Gradient Maker
Section titled “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:
- Open “Gradient Maker”
- Choose gradient type
- Add color stops
- Adjust angle/position
- Copy CSS code
Animation Tools
Section titled “Animation Tools”Cubic Bezier Editor
Section titled “Cubic Bezier Editor”Create CSS timing functions:
Features:
- Visual curve editor
- Preset easing functions
- Custom curves
- Animation preview
- CSS output
Usage:
- Open “Cubic Bezier Editor”
- Adjust control points
- Or select preset
- Preview animation
- Copy timing function
Icon Browser
Section titled “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:
- Open “Icon Browser”
- Search or browse
- Click icon
- Copy SVG or code
- Use in project
HTML Tools
Section titled “HTML Tools”HTML Encoder/Decoder
Section titled “HTML Encoder/Decoder”Work with HTML:
- Encode special characters
- Decode HTML entities
- Format HTML
- Minify HTML
- Preview rendering
HTML Entity Reference
Section titled “HTML Entity Reference”Quick reference for:
- Character entities
- Symbol codes
- Unicode values
- Common characters
Use Cases
Section titled “Use Cases”Theme Development
Section titled “Theme Development”- Create color schemes
- Test contrast ratios
- Generate palettes
- Preview colors
UI Design
Section titled “UI Design”- Design color systems
- Create gradients
- Check accessibility
- Browse icons
CSS Development
Section titled “CSS Development”- Generate CSS colors
- Create timing functions
- Build gradients
- Copy code snippets
Accessibility
Section titled “Accessibility”- Verify contrast ratios
- Ensure WCAG compliance
- Test text readability
- Check UI components
Integration
Section titled “Integration”Copy to Code
Section titled “Copy to Code”All tools support:
- Copy as CSS
- Copy as C# (for WPF/XAML)
- Copy as hex
- Copy as RGB
Shared Palettes
Section titled “Shared Palettes”Save and reuse:
- Project color palettes
- Brand colors
- Theme colors
- Custom sets
Best Practices
Section titled “Best Practices”Color Selection
Section titled “Color Selection”- Use color theory principles
- Maintain sufficient contrast
- Test with colorblind simulators
- Consider brand guidelines
Accessibility
Section titled “Accessibility”- Always check contrast ratios
- Meet WCAG AA minimum
- Aim for AAA where possible
- Test with real content
Performance
Section titled “Performance”- Minimize gradient complexity
- Use efficient color formats
- Optimize icon usage
- Consider CSS custom properties
Tips and Tricks
Section titled “Tips and Tricks”Quick Workflows
Section titled “Quick Workflows”- Save favorite colors
- Use preset palettes
- Bookmark common values
- Copy directly to CSS
Color Harmony
Section titled “Color Harmony”- Use complementary colors for contrast
- Analogous colors for cohesion
- Triadic for balanced variety
- Monochromatic for sophistication
Gradients
Section titled “Gradients”- Limit color stops for performance
- Use consistent angles
- Test on different backgrounds
- Consider fallback colors
Troubleshooting
Section titled “Troubleshooting”Colors Look Different
Section titled “Colors Look Different”If colors don’t match:
- Check color profile
- Verify monitor calibration
- Test in target environment
- Consider gamma correction
Contrast Issues
Section titled “Contrast Issues”If contrast fails:
- Adjust lightness
- Try different color
- Increase size (large text)
- Add borders or shadows
Export Problems
Section titled “Export Problems”If export fails:
- Check format support
- Verify clipboard access
- Try different format
- Copy manually
Configuration
Section titled “Configuration”Configure tool preferences:
- Default color format
- Preferred palette size
- Contrast standard (AA/AAA)
- Icon set defaults
- Export formats
Related Features
Section titled “Related Features”- Text Tools - For HTML encoding
- Theme customization
- CSS generation
- XAML color support