Aa Study — Paper PromiseA study in color.
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Muted Red
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 117, 67, 69 · HSL 357.6°, 27.2%, 36.1%. 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 #754345.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#7543457.94:1 · AAA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 34.5, 21.8, 8.1
- Relative luminance
- 0.0823
- HSL saturation
- 27.2%
- HSL lightness
- 36.1%
Aa On white · 7.94:1 · AAA
Aa On black · 2.65:1 · 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: #EACBA2 at 5.13:1.
Light Green
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 166, 219, 194 · HSL 151.7°, 42.4%, 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 #A6DBC2.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#A6DBC213.53:1 · AAA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 83.3, -22.1, 6.8
- Relative luminance
- 0.6267
- HSL saturation
- 42.4%
- HSL lightness
- 75.5%
Aa On white · 1.55:1 · Below AA
Aa On black · 13.53:1 · 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: #444266 at 6.10:1.
Muted Blue
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 68, 66, 102 · HSL 243.3°, 21.4%, 32.9%. 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 #444266.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#4442669.47:1 · AAA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 29.6, 10.2, -20.8
- Relative luminance
- 0.0608
- HSL saturation
- 21.4%
- HSL lightness
- 32.9%
Aa On white · 9.47:1 · AAA
Aa On black · 2.22:1 · 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: #EACBA2 at 6.12:1.
Beige
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 234, 203, 162 · HSL 34.2°, 63.2%, 77.6%. 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 #EACBA2.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#EACBA213.56:1 · AAA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 83.3, 5, 24.5
- Relative luminance
- 0.6281
- HSL saturation
- 63.2%
- HSL lightness
- 77.6%
Aa On white · 1.55:1 · Below AA
Aa On black · 13.56:1 · 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: #444266 at 6.12:1.
Deep Cyan
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 37, 92, 99 · HSL 186.8°, 45.6%, 26.7%. 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 #255C63.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#255C637.53:1 · AAA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 35.9, -15.6, -9.5
- Relative luminance
- 0.0895
- HSL saturation
- 45.6%
- HSL lightness
- 26.7%
Aa On white · 7.53:1 · AAA
Aa On black · 2.79:1 · 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: #EACBA2 at 4.86:1.
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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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