Aa Study — Clear HarmonyA study in color.
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Light Cyan
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 156, 205, 229 · HSL 199.7°, 58.4%, 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 #9CCDE5.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#9CCDE512.28:1 · AAA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 79.8, -10.3, -17
- Relative luminance
- 0.5639
- HSL saturation
- 58.4%
- HSL lightness
- 75.5%
Aa On white · 1.71:1 · Below AA
Aa On black · 12.28:1 · 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: #793D3E at 4.81:1.
Red
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 121, 61, 62 · HSL 359°, 33%, 35.7%. 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 #793D3E.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#793D3E8.24:1 · AAA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 33.5, 26.1, 11.3
- Relative luminance
- 0.0775
- HSL saturation
- 33%
- HSL lightness
- 35.7%
Aa On white · 8.24:1 · AAA
Aa On black · 2.55:1 · 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: #A0DDC4 at 5.35:1.
Light Teal
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 160, 221, 196 · HSL 155.4°, 47.3%, 74.7%. 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 #A0DDC4.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#A0DDC413.63:1 · AAA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 83.5, -24.5, 6.1
- Relative luminance
- 0.6317
- HSL saturation
- 47.3%
- HSL lightness
- 74.7%
Aa On white · 1.54:1 · Below AA
Aa On black · 13.63:1 · 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: #793D3E at 5.35:1.
Muted Blue
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 83, 78, 116 · HSL 247.9°, 19.6%, 38%. 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 #534E74.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#534E747.75:1 · AAA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 35.1, 11.3, -21
- Relative luminance
- 0.0855
- HSL saturation
- 19.6%
- HSL lightness
- 38%
Aa On white · 7.75:1 · AAA
Aa On black · 2.71:1 · 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: #A0DDC4 at 5.03:1.
Light Orange
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 234, 203, 151 · HSL 37.6°, 66.4%, 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 #EACB97.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#EACB9713.49:1 · AAA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 83.1, 3.6, 30
- Relative luminance
- 0.6244
- HSL saturation
- 66.4%
- HSL lightness
- 75.5%
Aa On white · 1.56:1 · Below AA
Aa On black · 13.49:1 · 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: #793D3E at 5.29:1.
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somewhere to live.
Try the complete palette in QRCO’s brand, type and interface previews. Keep the colors you love and explore the rest.
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