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Color Mixer block for WordPress
Interactive color mixing tool. Pick two colors, blend them at any ratio, view the result in HEX/RGB/HSL, generate color harmonies, and copy any value instantly.
Get Blockenberg
Free Gutenberg block in Blockenberg. The inspector controls and front-end behavior on this page come from this block’s source, not a shared stub.
What it actually does
Interactive color mixing tool. Pick two colors, blend them at any ratio, view the result in HEX/RGB/HSL, generate color harmonies, and copy any value instantly.
Inspector panels on this block: Content, Colors & Defaults, Appearance, UI Colors. Those titles come from index.js, not from a shared template.
Where to find it
Gutenberg inserter → Developers → search “Color Mixer” (block name `blockenberg/color-mixer` in block.json). Style it in the sidebar after insert.
How to use Color Mixer block for WordPress
- Install Blockenberg. Install from WordPress.org and activate the plugin.
- Insert the block. Edit a page, click +, search for “Color Mixer”, insert it. Category: Developers.
- Configure inspector controls that exist on this block. Open Content. Set “Content — Title”, “Subtitle”, “Show Title”, “Show Subtitle”.
- Check the published page. The view script reads HTML data attributes: data-opts. The block editor preview may not run the same view script.
Inspector controls from this block’s code
| Control | What the code does |
|---|---|
| Content — Title | Text field in the inspector. block.json default: Color Mixer. Saved as `title`. |
| Subtitle | Text field in the inspector. block.json default: Blend two colors and explore harmonies. Saved as `subtitle`. |
| Show Title | On/off toggle in the inspector. On by default. Saved as `showTitle`. |
| Show Subtitle | On/off toggle in the inspector. On by default. Saved as `showSubtitle`. |
| Default Color A | Text field in the inspector. block.json default: #6366f1. Saved as `colorA`. |
| Default Color B | Text field in the inspector. block.json default: #ec4899. Saved as `colorB`. |
| Default Mix Ratio (%) | Numeric range control in the inspector. Range 0–100. block.json default: 50. Saved as `defaultRatio`. |
| Show Color Harmonies | On/off toggle in the inspector. On by default. Saved as `showHarmonies`. |
| Show Gradient Strip | On/off toggle in the inspector. On by default. Saved as `showGradient`. |
| Show HEX/RGB/HSL Formats | On/off toggle in the inspector. On by default. Saved as `showFormats`. |
| Max Width (px) | Numeric range control in the inspector. Range 320–1200. block.json default: 680. Saved as `contentMaxWidth`. |
| Accent Color | Color control in the inspector. block.json default: #6366f1. Saved as `accentColor`. |
| Section Background | Color control in the inspector. block.json default: #f5f3ff. Saved as `sectionBg`. |
| Card Background | Color control in the inspector. block.json default: #ffffff. Saved as `cardBg`. |
| Title Color | Color control in the inspector. block.json default: #3730a3. Saved as `titleColor`. |
| Subtitle Color | Color control in the inspector. block.json default: #6b7280. Saved as `subtitleColor`. |
| Label Color | Color control in the inspector. block.json default: #374151. Saved as `labelColor`. |
What the front-end script actually does
- The view script reads HTML data attributes: data-opts.
When this is the right block
- Interactive color mixing tool. Pick two colors, blend them at any ratio, view the result in HEX/RGB/HSL, generate color harmonies, and copy any value instantly — that is the job of Color Mixer, not a generic content block.
- Use it when you need the editor control labeled “Content — Title”, which exists on this block’s inspector.
- It matches pages about color, mixer, blend.
- Inserter grouping: docs sites, utilities, and developer landing pages.
Notes from the implementation
viewScript: this folder’s frontend.js is enqueued on the front end for this block.
FAQ
How do I add the Color Mixer block in WordPress?
Install Blockenberg from WordPress.org, edit a page in the block editor, click +, and search for “Color Mixer”. It sits under Developers. After insert, open Content and set “Content — Title”, “Subtitle”, “Show Title”, “Show Subtitle”.
What makes Color Mixer different from other Blockenberg blocks?
Interactive color mixing tool. Pick two colors, blend them at any ratio, view the result in HEX/RGB/HSL, generate color harmonies, and copy any value instantly. Inspector labels on this block include “Content — Title”, “Subtitle”, “Show Title”, “Show Subtitle”.
Is the Color Mixer Gutenberg block free?
Yes. Color Mixer ships inside Blockenberg. Get the plugin from WordPress.org — no paid add-on is required for this block.
Can I style Color Mixer to match my theme?
Yes. Blockenberg’s shared typography and color panels apply here, plus any block-specific style controls listed on this page (panels: Content, Colors & Defaults, Appearance, UI Colors).
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Get Blockenberg
Install Blockenberg from WordPress.org, then insert Color Mixer from the Gutenberg inserter.