Aaa Study — Distinct Ray MagicA study in color.
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Deep Cyan
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 23, 60, 76 · HSL 198.1°, 53.5%, 19.4%. 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 #173C4C.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#173C4C11.75:1 · AAA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 23.5, -7.4, -13.7
- Relative luminance
- 0.0394
- HSL saturation
- 53.5%
- HSL lightness
- 19.4%
Aa On white · 11.75:1 · AAA
Aa On black · 1.79:1 · 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: #DEDCF8 at 8.78:1.
Blush Pink
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 253, 213, 214 · HSL 358.5°, 90.9%, 91.4%. 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 #FDD5D6.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#FDD5D615.67:1 · AAA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 88.6, 14.1, 4.7
- Relative luminance
- 0.7333
- HSL saturation
- 90.9%
- HSL lightness
- 91.4%
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: #103425 at 10.17:1.
Deep Teal
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 16, 52, 37 · HSL 155°, 52.9%, 13.3%. 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 #103425.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#10342513.64:1 · AAA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 18.8, -17.3, 5.7
- Relative luminance
- 0.027
- HSL saturation
- 52.9%
- HSL lightness
- 13.3%
Aa On white · 13.64:1 · AAA
Aa On black · 1.54:1 · 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: #DEDCF8 at 10.19:1.
Light Blue
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 222, 220, 248 · HSL 244.3°, 66.7%, 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 #DEDCF8.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#DEDCF815.70:1 · AAA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 88.7, 6, -13.4
- Relative luminance
- 0.7349
- HSL saturation
- 66.7%
- HSL lightness
- 91.8%
Aa On white · 1.34:1 · Below AA
Aa On black · 15.70:1 · 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: #103425 at 10.19:1.
Warm Brown
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 76, 56, 29 · HSL 34.5°, 44.8%, 20.6%. 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 #4C381D.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#4C381D11.11:1 · AAA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 25.1, 5.2, 20.1
- Relative luminance
- 0.0445
- HSL saturation
- 44.8%
- HSL lightness
- 20.6%
Aa On white · 11.11:1 · AAA
Aa On black · 1.89:1 · 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: #DEDCF8 at 8.30:1.
Light Cyan
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 183, 216, 221 · HSL 187.9°, 35.8%, 79.2%. 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 #B7D8DD.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#B7D8DD13.88:1 · AAA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 84.2, -9.8, -6.1
- Relative luminance
- 0.644
- HSL saturation
- 35.8%
- HSL lightness
- 79.2%
Aa On white · 1.51:1 · Below AA
Aa On black · 13.88:1 · 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: #103425 at 9.01:1.
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