Aa Study — Alternating CharmA study in color.
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Warm Brown
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 88, 71, 33 · HSL 41.5°, 45.5%, 23.7%. Explore lighter and darker expressions without changing the original palette.
01 Shades & tints
QRCO’s HSL lightness steps, from 10% to 90%. Tap a swatch to preview it.
02 Color variants
The editor’s existing lightness offsets around #584721.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#5847218.98:1 · AAA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 31.1, 2, 25.2
- Relative luminance
- 0.0669
- HSL saturation
- 45.5%
- HSL lightness
- 23.7%
Aa On white · 8.98:1 · AAA
Aa On black · 2.34:1 · Below AA
Normal text: AA requires 4.5:1, AAA 7:1. Large text: AA requires 3:1, AAA 4.5:1. Ratings apply to the measured pair.
Strongest partner in this palette: #AED9A8 at 5.68:1.
Cyan
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 140, 199, 212 · HSL 190.8°, 45.6%, 69%. Explore lighter and darker expressions without changing the original palette.
01 Shades & tints
QRCO’s HSL lightness steps, from 10% to 90%. Tap a swatch to preview it.
02 Color variants
The editor’s existing lightness offsets around #8CC7D4.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#8CC7D411.24:1 · AAA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 76.8, -15.7, -12.5
- Relative luminance
- 0.5118
- HSL saturation
- 45.6%
- HSL lightness
- 69%
Aa On white · 1.87:1 · Below AA
Aa On black · 11.24:1 · AAA
Normal text: AA requires 4.5:1, AAA 7:1. Large text: AA requires 3:1, AAA 4.5:1. Ratings apply to the measured pair.
Strongest partner in this palette: #692D42 at 5.47:1.
Dusty Rose
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 105, 45, 66 · HSL 339°, 40%, 29.4%. Explore lighter and darker expressions without changing the original palette.
01 Shades & tints
QRCO’s HSL lightness steps, from 10% to 90%. Tap a swatch to preview it.
02 Color variants
The editor’s existing lightness offsets around #692D42.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#692D4210.22:1 · AAA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 27.5, 29.3, -0.1
- Relative luminance
- 0.0527
- HSL saturation
- 40%
- HSL lightness
- 29.4%
Aa On white · 10.22:1 · AAA
Aa On black · 2.05:1 · Below AA
Normal text: AA requires 4.5:1, AAA 7:1. Large text: AA requires 3:1, AAA 4.5:1. Ratings apply to the measured pair.
Strongest partner in this palette: #AED9A8 at 6.47:1.
Light Green
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 174, 217, 168 · HSL 112.7°, 39.2%, 75.5%. Explore lighter and darker expressions without changing the original palette.
01 Shades & tints
QRCO’s HSL lightness steps, from 10% to 90%. Tap a swatch to preview it.
02 Color variants
The editor’s existing lightness offsets around #AED9A8.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#AED9A813.29:1 · AAA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 82.6, -23.3, 19.6
- Relative luminance
- 0.6145
- HSL saturation
- 39.2%
- HSL lightness
- 75.5%
Aa On white · 1.58:1 · Below AA
Aa On black · 13.29:1 · AAA
Normal text: AA requires 4.5:1, AAA 7:1. Large text: AA requires 3:1, AAA 4.5:1. Ratings apply to the measured pair.
Strongest partner in this palette: #692D42 at 6.47:1.
Blue
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 42, 81, 128 · HSL 212.8°, 50.6%, 33.3%. Explore lighter and darker expressions without changing the original palette.
01 Shades & tints
QRCO’s HSL lightness steps, from 10% to 90%. Tap a swatch to preview it.
02 Color variants
The editor’s existing lightness offsets around #2A5180.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#2A51808.12:1 · AAA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 33.8, 2.4, -30.6
- Relative luminance
- 0.0794
- HSL saturation
- 50.6%
- HSL lightness
- 33.3%
Aa On white · 8.12:1 · AAA
Aa On black · 2.59:1 · Below AA
Normal text: AA requires 4.5:1, AAA 7:1. Large text: AA requires 3:1, AAA 4.5:1. Ratings apply to the measured pair.
Strongest partner in this palette: #AED9A8 at 5.14:1.
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