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HCL Wizard vs Leonardo: catalog facts
HCL WizardLeonardo
Free

Used directly in the browser; no pricing is mentioned.

Free

Free to use in the browser, with source published on GitHub.

Web Web
  • Perception-based HCL color space
  • Color vision deficiency emulator for checking figures
  • Generates swatches from target contrast ratios
  • Adaptive themes make dark mode variants quick
  • Aimed at data visualization more than general design
  • Assumes some familiarity with color space concepts
  • Aimed at design systems work, more than a simple palette picker needs
  • Contrast-driven approach takes some learning
Web application Web application
Closed source Open source
License not stated License not stated
No account needed Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline Not stated if it works offline

Checked September 24, 2026

Checked September 23, 2026

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