Aa Study — Graphic DaydreamA study in color.
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Deep Green
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 40, 92, 64 · HSL 147.7°, 39.4%, 25.9%. 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 #285C40.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#285C407.79:1 · AAA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 35, -24.8, 11
- Relative luminance
- 0.0848
- HSL saturation
- 39.4%
- HSL lightness
- 25.9%
Aa On white · 7.79:1 · AAA
Aa On black · 2.70:1 · 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: #C8C9EC at 4.83:1.
Light Blue
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 200, 201, 236 · HSL 238.3°, 48.6%, 85.5%. 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 #C8C9EC.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#C8C9EC13.02:1 · AAA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 81.9, 6.6, -17.4
- Relative luminance
- 0.6011
- HSL saturation
- 48.6%
- HSL lightness
- 85.5%
Aa On white · 1.61:1 · Below AA
Aa On black · 13.02:1 · 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: #54360F at 6.81:1.
Deep Brown
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 84, 54, 15 · HSL 33.9°, 69.7%, 19.4%. 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 #54360F.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#54360F10.99:1 · AAA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 25.4, 9.5, 28.7
- Relative luminance
- 0.0456
- HSL saturation
- 69.7%
- HSL lightness
- 19.4%
Aa On white · 10.99:1 · AAA
Aa On black · 1.91:1 · 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: #C8C9EC at 6.81:1.
Muted Cyan
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 142, 185, 189 · HSL 185.1°, 26.3%, 64.9%. 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 #8EB9BD.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#8EB9BD9.82:1 · AAA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 72.3, -13.3, -6.7
- Relative luminance
- 0.4412
- HSL saturation
- 26.3%
- HSL lightness
- 64.9%
Aa On white · 2.14:1 · Below AA
Aa On black · 9.82:1 · 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: #54360F at 5.14:1.
Give these colors
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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