Aaa Study — Clear EssenceA study in color.
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Light Violet
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 228, 223, 245 · HSL 253.6°, 52.4%, 91.8%. 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 #E4DFF5.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#E4DFF516.17:1 · AAA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 89.8, 5.7, -10.1
- Relative luminance
- 0.7586
- HSL saturation
- 52.4%
- HSL lightness
- 91.8%
Aa On white · 1.30:1 · Below AA
Aa On black · 16.17:1 · 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: #493413 at 9.07:1.
Deep Brown
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 73, 52, 19 · HSL 36.7°, 58.7%, 18%. 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 #493413.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#49341311.77:1 · AAA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 23.4, 5.4, 24
- Relative luminance
- 0.0392
- HSL saturation
- 58.7%
- HSL lightness
- 18%
Aa On white · 11.77:1 · AAA
Aa On black · 1.78:1 · 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: #E4DFF5 at 9.07:1.
Light Cyan
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 171, 233, 242 · HSL 187.6°, 73.2%, 81%. 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 #ABE9F2.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#ABE9F215.67:1 · AAA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 88.6, -17.4, -10.7
- Relative luminance
- 0.7335
- HSL saturation
- 73.2%
- HSL lightness
- 81%
Aa On white · 1.34:1 · Below AA
Aa On black · 15.67:1 · 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: #493413 at 8.78:1.
Deep Rose
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 99, 41, 68 · HSL 332.1°, 41.4%, 27.5%. 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 #632944.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#63294410.87:1 · AAA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 25.7, 29.5, -4.1
- Relative luminance
- 0.0466
- HSL saturation
- 41.4%
- HSL lightness
- 27.5%
Aa On white · 10.87:1 · AAA
Aa On black · 1.93:1 · 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: #E4DFF5 at 8.37:1.
Light Green
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 193, 220, 177 · HSL 97.7°, 38.1%, 77.8%. 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 #C1DCB1.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#C1DCB114.14:1 · AAA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 84.8, -16.7, 18.2
- Relative luminance
- 0.657
- HSL saturation
- 38.1%
- HSL lightness
- 77.8%
Aa On white · 1.49:1 · Below AA
Aa On black · 14.14:1 · 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: #493413 at 7.93:1.
Deep Blue
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 29, 59, 86 · HSL 208.4°, 49.6%, 22.5%. 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 #1D3B56.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#1D3B5611.59:1 · AAA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 23.9, -1.6, -19.6
- Relative luminance
- 0.0406
- HSL saturation
- 49.6%
- HSL lightness
- 22.5%
Aa On white · 11.59:1 · AAA
Aa On black · 1.81:1 · 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: #E4DFF5 at 8.92:1.
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