Aaa Study — Distinct ReflectionsA study in color.
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Deep Brown
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 80, 52, 12 · HSL 35.3°, 73.9%, 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 #50340C.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#50340C11.43:1 · AAA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 24.3, 8.6, 28.8
- Relative luminance
- 0.0419
- HSL saturation
- 73.9%
- HSL lightness
- 18%
Aa On white · 11.43:1 · AAA
Aa On black · 1.84:1 · 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: #CEDFB9 at 8.10:1.
Light Cyan
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 180, 224, 228 · HSL 185°, 47.1%, 80%. 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 #B4E0E4.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#B4E0E414.72:1 · AAA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 86.3, -13.3, -6.7
- Relative luminance
- 0.6862
- HSL saturation
- 47.1%
- HSL lightness
- 80%
Aa On white · 1.43:1 · Below AA
Aa On black · 14.72:1 · 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: #50340C at 8.01:1.
Deep Rose
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 85, 46, 67 · HSL 327.7°, 29.8%, 25.7%. 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 #552E43.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#552E4311.30:1 · AAA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 24.6, 21.1, -5.4
- Relative luminance
- 0.0429
- HSL saturation
- 29.8%
- HSL lightness
- 25.7%
Aa On white · 11.30:1 · AAA
Aa On black · 1.86:1 · 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: #CEDFB9 at 8.01:1.
Light Green
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 206, 223, 185 · HSL 86.8°, 37.3%, 80%. 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 #CEDFB9.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#CEDFB914.88:1 · AAA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 86.7, -12.3, 16.7
- Relative luminance
- 0.694
- HSL saturation
- 37.3%
- HSL lightness
- 80%
Aa On white · 1.41:1 · Below AA
Aa On black · 14.88:1 · 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: #50340C at 8.10:1.
Deep Blue
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 42, 66, 87 · HSL 208°, 34.9%, 25.3%. 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 #2A4257.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#2A425710.42:1 · AAA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 27, -2.6, -15.4
- Relative luminance
- 0.0508
- HSL saturation
- 34.9%
- HSL lightness
- 25.3%
Aa On white · 10.42:1 · AAA
Aa On black · 2.02:1 · 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: #CEDFB9 at 7.38:1.
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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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