Blue Study — Harbor BlastA study in color.
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Cyan
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 13, 172, 230 · HSL 196°, 89.3%, 47.6%. 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 #0DACE6.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#0DACE68.06:1 · AAA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 66, -16, -39.2
- Relative luminance
- 0.353
- HSL saturation
- 89.3%
- HSL lightness
- 47.6%
Aa On white · 2.61:1 · Below AA
Aa On black · 8.06:1 · 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: #171DC8 at 3.94:1.
Blue
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 75, 170, 218 · HSL 200.1°, 65.9%, 57.5%. 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 #4BAADA.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#4BAADA8.06:1 · AAA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 66, -13.2, -32.5
- Relative luminance
- 0.3531
- HSL saturation
- 65.9%
- HSL lightness
- 57.5%
Aa On white · 2.60:1 · Below AA
Aa On black · 8.06:1 · 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: #171DC8 at 3.94:1.
Blue
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 23, 29, 200 · HSL 238°, 79.4%, 43.7%. 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 #171DC8.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#171DC810.26:1 · AAA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 27.4, 58.3, -84.5
- Relative luminance
- 0.0523
- HSL saturation
- 79.4%
- HSL lightness
- 43.7%
Aa On white · 10.26:1 · AAA
Aa On black · 2.05:1 · 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: #4BAADA at 3.94:1.
Blue
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 56, 98, 178 · HSL 219.3°, 52.1%, 45.9%. 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 #3862B2.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#3862B25.90:1 · AA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 42.4, 12.3, -46.9
- Relative luminance
- 0.1279
- HSL saturation
- 52.1%
- HSL lightness
- 45.9%
Aa On white · 5.90:1 · AA
Aa On black · 3.56:1 · 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: #4BAADA at 2.27:1.
Blue
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 58, 136, 235 · HSL 213.6°, 81.6%, 57.5%. 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 #3A88EB.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#3A88EB5.90:1 · AA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 56.6, 9.8, -56.8
- Relative luminance
- 0.2451
- HSL saturation
- 81.6%
- HSL lightness
- 57.5%
Aa On white · 3.56:1 · Below AA
Aa On black · 5.90:1 · 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: #171DC8 at 2.88:1.
Blue
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 58, 84, 235 · HSL 231.2°, 81.6%, 57.5%. 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 #3A54EB.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#3A54EB5.76:1 · AA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 43.1, 42.1, -78.6
- Relative luminance
- 0.1324
- HSL saturation
- 81.6%
- HSL lightness
- 57.5%
Aa On white · 5.76:1 · AA
Aa On black · 3.65:1 · 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: #4BAADA at 2.21:1.
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somewhere to live.
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