PLXColors Documentation
Welcome to the PLXColors documentation. Here you will find all the necessary information to utilize the PLXColors library in your iOS projects. PLXColors is a versatile library that provides easy-to-use color utilities and offers a wide range of color functionality.
Installation
To integrate PLXColors into your iOS project, you can use CocoaPods or manually add the necessary files.
CocoaPods
- Add the PLXColors pod to your Podfile:
- Run
pod install
command in your project folder. - Import the library into your Swift or Objective-C files:
- Objective-C
- Swift
pod 'PLXColors'
#import "PLXColors.h"
import PLXColors
Manual Installation
- Download the latest release from the GitHub repository.
- Unzip the downloaded file and add the “PLXColors” folder to your project.
- Make sure to include the necessary files in your project’s target.
- Import the library into your Swift or Objective-C files:
- Objective-C
- Swift
#import "PLXColors.h"
import PLXColors
Usage
PLXColors provides several color utility functions that you can use in your iOS applications. Below are some of the most commonly used functions:
Creating Colors
To create a color instance, you can use the following methods:
- Using Hex: Create a color using a hexadecimal value.
- Using RGB: Create a color using RGB components.
- Using HSL: Create a color using HSL values.
let color = UIColor(hex: 0x336699)
let color = UIColor(r: 123, g: 45, b: 67)
let color = UIColor(h: 0.5, s: 0.6, l: 0.8)
Color Manipulation
PLXColors also provides various functions to manipulate colors:
- Color Darkening: Make a color darker by a given percentage.
- Color Brightening: Make a color brighter by a given percentage.
- Color Complement: Get the complementary color.
let darkerColor = color.darken(0.2)
let brighterColor = color.brighten(0.4)
let complementColor = color.complement()
Advanced Topics
In addition to the basic color functionality, PLXColors provides advanced features:
Gradient Colors
PLXColors allows you to create gradient colors using either RGB or HSL components:
- Creating a Gradient: Create a gradient color using an array of colors and locations.
- Generating Gradient Palette: Generate a palette of colors based on a specific color.
let gradient = GradientColor(colors: [color1, color2], locations: [0.1, 0.9], startPoint: .zero, endPoint: CGPoint(x: 1, y: 1))
let palette = color.generateGradientPalette()
Color Schemes
PLXColors provides several predefined color schemes:
- Monochromatic Colors: Generate monochromatic color variations based on a given color.
- Analogous Colors: Generate colors adjacent to the original color on the color wheel.
- Complementary Colors: Generate complementary color variations.
let monochromaticPalette = color.generateMonochromaticPalette()
let analogousPalette = color.generateAnalogousPalette()
let complementaryPalette = color.generateComplementaryPalette()
Conclusion
With the PLXColors library, you can enhance your iOS applications with powerful color capabilities. Whether creating custom colors, manipulating existing ones, or generating gradient palettes, PLXColors simplifies the process and offers extensive functionality.
For more information, refer to the complete PLXColors documentation.