Shade Maker: Your Comprehensive Color Companion

Shade Maker is designed to help you explore and understand the world of color.

Table of Contents:

1. About
2. Key Features
3. Demonstration
4. Technology Stack
5. Run the application locally
6. Future Development

1. About

This a web application built with ReactJS that empowers users to explore and analyze colors.

Who can benefit from Shade Maker?

• Designers
• Creatives
• Developers
• Anyone curious about the world of color!

2. Key Features

• Dominant Color Analysis: Upload an image and instantly discover the most prominent color within it. Shade Maker utilizes advanced image processing to accurately identify the dominant color.
• Manual Color Selection: Use the built-in color picker to select any color and view detailed information about it, including its name, hex code, RGB, or HSV values.
• Modern Technology Stack: Built with ReactJS, HTML5 Canvas, JavaScript, and colorapi integration, Shade Maker ensures a smooth user experience and delivers the most up-to-date color information.

3. Demonstration

Test it out! Using Shade Maker is simple:

• Visit the Shade Maker website (https://shademaker.netlify.app/).
• Upload an image or use the color selection tool.
• Instantly see the dominant color in your image (if uploaded) or get detailed information about the selected color.

4. Technology Stack

• Frontend: Built with ReactJS and Hooks for a performant and interactive user interface.
• Image Processing: Leverages HTML5 Canvas for efficient pixel manipulation and in-browser color analysis.
• Color Data: Integrates with the colorapi service to provide access to a comprehensive color database.
• Core Functionality: Powered by JavaScript for smooth application logic and features.

5. Run the application locally

Requirements

You must have the following installed:

• VS Code (or a similar IDE)
• Node.js
• Git or Github Desktop

Process

• Clone the repository: git clone https://github.com/your-username/shade-maker.git
• Install dependencies: npm install
• Start the development server by running the following command in your terminal: npm start
• Visit http://localhost:3000 in your browser to access the application.

6. Future Development

Actively working on integrating TryColors.com's API. This will provide access to their advanced color theory tools and a digital color mixer that offers real-world accuracy. This translates to:

• Smarter Color Choices: Make informed decisions when selecting and combining colors for your projects.
• Reduced Waste: Eliminate the guesswork and save money on unused paints by mixing colors accurately with the digital mixer.