Aaa Study — Contrast QuietudeA study in color.
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Deep Blue
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 28, 58, 79 · HSL 204.7°, 47.7%, 21%. 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 #1C3A4F.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#1C3A4F11.88:1 · AAA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 23.1, -3.9, -16.2
- Relative luminance
- 0.0384
- HSL saturation
- 47.7%
- HSL lightness
- 21%
Aa On white · 11.88:1 · AAA
Aa On black · 1.77:1 · 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: #E6D7F2 at 8.69:1.
Blush Pink
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 244, 203, 196 · HSL 8.7°, 68.6%, 86.3%. 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 #F4CBC4.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#F4CBC414.19:1 · AAA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 85, 13.4, 8.9
- Relative luminance
- 0.6593
- HSL saturation
- 68.6%
- HSL lightness
- 86.3%
Aa On white · 1.48:1 · Below AA
Aa On black · 14.19:1 · 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: #32290B at 9.73:1.
Deep Teal
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 18, 69, 59 · HSL 168.2°, 58.6%, 17.1%. 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 #12453B.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#12453B10.82:1 · AAA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 25.9, -19.6, 1.1
- Relative luminance
- 0.047
- HSL saturation
- 58.6%
- HSL lightness
- 17.1%
Aa On white · 10.82:1 · AAA
Aa On black · 1.94:1 · 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: #E6D7F2 at 7.92:1.
Light Violet
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 230, 215, 242 · HSL 273.3°, 50.9%, 89.6%. 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 #E6D7F2.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#E6D7F215.37:1 · AAA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 87.9, 10, -11.3
- Relative luminance
- 0.7183
- HSL saturation
- 50.9%
- HSL lightness
- 89.6%
Aa On white · 1.37:1 · Below AA
Aa On black · 15.37:1 · 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: #32290B at 10.54:1.
Deep Brown
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 50, 41, 11 · HSL 46.2°, 63.9%, 12%. 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 #32290B.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#32290B14.41:1 · AAA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 16.9, -0.1, 20
- Relative luminance
- 0.0229
- HSL saturation
- 63.9%
- HSL lightness
- 12%
Aa On white · 14.41:1 · AAA
Aa On black · 1.46:1 · 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: #E6D7F2 at 10.54:1.
Light Cyan
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 176, 209, 217 · HSL 191.7°, 35%, 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 #B0D1D9.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#B0D1D912.97:1 · AAA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 81.8, -9.2, -7.6
- Relative luminance
- 0.5984
- HSL saturation
- 35%
- HSL lightness
- 77.1%
Aa On white · 1.62:1 · Below AA
Aa On black · 12.97:1 · 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: #32290B at 8.90:1.
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