Aa Study — Strong Root RadianceA study in color.
Start with the whole. Fall for the details.
Light Blue
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 177, 185, 222 · HSL 229.3°, 40.5%, 78.2%. 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 #B1B9DE.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#B1B9DE10.86:1 · AAA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 75.6, 5, -19.4
- Relative luminance
- 0.4932
- HSL saturation
- 40.5%
- HSL lightness
- 78.2%
Aa On white · 1.93:1 · Below AA
Aa On black · 10.86:1 · 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: #652F53 at 5.21:1.
Warm Brown
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 93, 65, 41 · HSL 27.7°, 38.8%, 26.3%. 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 #5D4129.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#5D41299.32:1 · AAA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 30.1, 9, 19.4
- Relative luminance
- 0.0627
- HSL saturation
- 38.8%
- HSL lightness
- 26.3%
Aa On white · 9.32:1 · AAA
Aa On black · 2.25:1 · 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: #D9E4B8 at 6.98:1.
Light Cyan
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 169, 222, 224 · HSL 182.2°, 47%, 77.1%. 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 #A9DEE0.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#A9DEE014.21:1 · AAA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 85, -16.5, -6.5
- Relative luminance
- 0.6606
- HSL saturation
- 47%
- HSL lightness
- 77.1%
Aa On white · 1.48:1 · Below AA
Aa On black · 14.21:1 · 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: #652F53 at 6.82:1.
Dusty Rose
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 101, 47, 83 · HSL 320°, 36.5%, 29%. 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 #652F53.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#652F5310.07:1 · AAA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 27.9, 29.3, -10.8
- Relative luminance
- 0.0542
- HSL saturation
- 36.5%
- HSL lightness
- 29%
Aa On white · 10.07:1 · AAA
Aa On black · 2.08:1 · 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: #D9E4B8 at 7.55:1.
Light Lime
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 217, 228, 184 · HSL 75°, 44.9%, 80.8%. 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 #D9E4B8.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#D9E4B815.74:1 · AAA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 88.8, -11.1, 20.3
- Relative luminance
- 0.737
- HSL saturation
- 44.9%
- HSL lightness
- 80.8%
Aa On white · 1.33:1 · Below AA
Aa On black · 15.74:1 · 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: #652F53 at 7.55:1.
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somewhere to live.
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