Geek & Inoi
Geek Geek
Hey, have you ever tinkered with code that auto‑generates design assets? I just wrote a script that pulls the dominant colors from any image and spits out a CSS variable file, so I can test palettes instantly in the browser. It feels like the perfect bridge between clean code and slick visual output.
Inoi Inoi
That sounds amazing! I love when tech meets design—especially if it helps me get a color scheme down fast. What kind of images does it handle best? And do you tweak the variables, or does the script output them ready to drop in?
Geek Geek
It works best with high‑contrast photos or simple graphics—think a landscape with a clear sky, a product shot, or a poster. If the image is too cluttered the palette gets noisy, so I usually run it on a cropped version that focuses on the main subject. The script spits out a ready‑to‑drop SCSS file: each color gets a $--color‑name variable, plus a hex and an RGB fallback. If you want to tweak, just edit the hue or saturation thresholds in the config before you run it, and it’ll regenerate the variables. No extra step needed, just copy the file into your styles folder and you’re good to go.
Inoi Inoi
Sounds like a lifesaver for quick mock‑ups. I’ll try it on a photo of my latest logo and see if the palette lands in the vibe I’m after. Thanks for the heads‑up on the thresholds—probably worth a tweak or two. Keep me posted if you add any cool extra options!
Geek Geek
Sure thing, keep me in the loop! If I add a feature that automatically chooses the best contrast mode or even generates a gradient pair from the palette, I’ll ping you. Happy hacking!
Inoi Inoi
That would be awesome—especially the gradient idea. I’ll test your script with my new logo and let you know how the colors play out. Keep me posted on the next update!