Blue Study — Harbor Flame LegendA study in color.
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Blue
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 57, 149, 218 · HSL 205.7°, 68.5%, 53.9%. 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 #3995DA.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#3995DA6.49:1 · AA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 59.4, -4.1, -42.9
- Relative luminance
- 0.2743
- HSL saturation
- 68.5%
- HSL lightness
- 53.9%
Aa On white · 3.24:1 · Below AA
Aa On black · 6.49:1 · 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: #482DA6 at 2.95:1.
Violet
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 72, 45, 166 · HSL 253.4°, 57.3%, 41.4%. 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 #482DA6.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#482DA69.54:1 · AAA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 29.4, 44, -60.8
- Relative luminance
- 0.0601
- HSL saturation
- 57.3%
- HSL lightness
- 41.4%
Aa On white · 9.54:1 · AAA
Aa On black · 2.20:1 · 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: #3995DA at 2.95:1.
Blue
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 41, 77, 125 · HSL 214.3°, 50.6%, 32.5%. 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 #294D7D.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#294D7D8.56:1 · AAA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 32.4, 3.7, -31
- Relative luminance
- 0.0726
- HSL saturation
- 50.6%
- HSL lightness
- 32.5%
Aa On white · 8.56:1 · AAA
Aa On black · 2.45:1 · 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: #3995DA at 2.64:1.
Blue
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 41, 137, 187 · HSL 200.5°, 64%, 44.7%. 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 #2989BB.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#2989BB5.39:1 · AA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 54, -10.1, -33.9
- Relative luminance
- 0.2195
- HSL saturation
- 64%
- HSL lightness
- 44.7%
Aa On white · 3.90:1 · Below AA
Aa On black · 5.39:1 · 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: #482DA6 at 2.45:1.
Blue
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 47, 109, 147 · HSL 202.8°, 51.5%, 38%. 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 #2F6D93.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#2F6D935.63:1 · AA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 43.7, -7.3, -26.6
- Relative luminance
- 0.1365
- HSL saturation
- 51.5%
- HSL lightness
- 38%
Aa On white · 5.63:1 · AA
Aa On black · 3.73:1 · 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: #3995DA at 1.74:1.
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