Aa Study — Ink WonderA study in color.
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Deep Brown
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 82, 50, 12 · HSL 32.6°, 74.5%, 18.4%. 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 #52320C.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#52320C11.54:1 · AAA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 24, 10.9, 28.6
- Relative luminance
- 0.041
- HSL saturation
- 74.5%
- HSL lightness
- 18.4%
Aa On white · 11.54:1 · AAA
Aa On black · 1.82:1 · 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: #ADE1E4 at 8.06:1.
Light Cyan
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 173, 225, 228 · HSL 183.3°, 50.5%, 78.6%. 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 #ADE1E4.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#ADE1E414.67:1 · AAA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 86.2, -15.9, -6.9
- Relative luminance
- 0.6834
- HSL saturation
- 50.5%
- HSL lightness
- 78.6%
Aa On white · 1.43:1 · Below AA
Aa On black · 14.67:1 · 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: #52320C at 8.06:1.
Dusty Rose
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 115, 68, 96 · HSL 324.3°, 25.7%, 35.9%. 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 #734460.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#7344607.71:1 · AAA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 35.3, 24.6, -7.9
- Relative luminance
- 0.0862
- HSL saturation
- 25.7%
- HSL lightness
- 35.9%
Aa On white · 7.71:1 · AAA
Aa On black · 2.72:1 · 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: #ADE1E4 at 5.38:1.
Light Lime
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 202, 213, 175 · HSL 77.4°, 31.1%, 76.1%. 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 #CAD5AF.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#CAD5AF13.65:1 · AAA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 83.6, -10.3, 17.6
- Relative luminance
- 0.6324
- HSL saturation
- 31.1%
- HSL lightness
- 76.1%
Aa On white · 1.54:1 · Below AA
Aa On black · 13.65:1 · 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: #52320C at 7.50:1.
Blue
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 30, 84, 117 · HSL 202.8°, 59.2%, 28.8%. 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 #1E5475.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#1E54758.14:1 · AAA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 33.8, -5.8, -23.9
- Relative luminance
- 0.079
- HSL saturation
- 59.2%
- HSL lightness
- 28.8%
Aa On white · 8.14:1 · AAA
Aa On black · 2.58:1 · 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: #ADE1E4 at 5.68:1.
Blush Pink
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 245, 186, 178 · HSL 7.2°, 77%, 82.9%. 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 #F5BAB2.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#F5BAB212.55:1 · AAA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 80.6, 20.2, 12.3
- Relative luminance
- 0.5774
- HSL saturation
- 77%
- HSL lightness
- 82.9%
Aa On white · 1.67:1 · Below AA
Aa On black · 12.55:1 · 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: #52320C at 6.89:1.
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