Blue Study — Sapphire Glow CurationA study in color.
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Blue
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 8, 55, 145 · HSL 219.4°, 89.5%, 30%. 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 #083791.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#08379110.68:1 · AAA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 26.2, 23.2, -53.4
- Relative luminance
- 0.0483
- HSL saturation
- 89.5%
- HSL lightness
- 30%
Aa On white · 10.68:1 · AAA
Aa On black · 1.97:1 · 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: #3B69BE at 2.01:1.
Blue
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 28, 89, 123 · HSL 201.5°, 62.9%, 29.6%. 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 #1C597B.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#1C597B7.60:1 · AAA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 35.6, -6.9, -24.7
- Relative luminance
- 0.0882
- HSL saturation
- 62.9%
- HSL lightness
- 29.6%
Aa On white · 7.60:1 · AAA
Aa On black · 2.76:1 · 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: #3B69BE at 1.43:1.
Blue
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 59, 105, 190 · HSL 218.9°, 52.6%, 48.8%. 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 #3B69BE.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#3B69BE5.32:1 · AA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 45.3, 12.7, -49.3
- Relative luminance
- 0.1475
- HSL saturation
- 52.6%
- HSL lightness
- 48.8%
Aa On white · 5.32:1 · AA
Aa On black · 3.95:1 · 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: #083791 at 2.01:1.
Blue
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 11, 71, 132 · HSL 210.2°, 84.6%, 28%. 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 #0B4784.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#0B47849.34:1 · AAA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 30, 6.7, -39.2
- Relative luminance
- 0.0624
- HSL saturation
- 84.6%
- HSL lightness
- 28%
Aa On white · 9.34:1 · AAA
Aa On black · 2.25:1 · 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: #3B69BE at 1.76:1.
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