Coastal — Retro GlowA study in color.
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Beige
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 232, 220, 197 · HSL 39.4°, 43.2%, 84.1%. 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 #E8DCC5.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#E8DCC515.47:1 · AAA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 88.1, 0.3, 12.8
- Relative luminance
- 0.7237
- HSL saturation
- 43.2%
- HSL lightness
- 84.1%
Aa On white · 1.36:1 · Below AA
Aa On black · 15.47:1 · 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: #8E884C at 2.68:1.
Cyan
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 85, 155, 186 · HSL 198.4°, 42.3%, 53.1%. 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 #559BBA.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#559BBA6.78:1 · AA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 60.7, -13.2, -22.8
- Relative luminance
- 0.2892
- HSL saturation
- 42.3%
- HSL lightness
- 53.1%
Aa On white · 3.10:1 · Below AA
Aa On black · 6.78:1 · 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: #E8DCC5 at 2.28:1.
Muted Yellow
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 142, 136, 76 · HSL 54.5°, 30.3%, 42.7%. 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 #8E884C.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#8E884C5.78:1 · AA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 56, -6.7, 32.9
- Relative luminance
- 0.2388
- HSL saturation
- 30.3%
- HSL lightness
- 42.7%
Aa On white · 3.64:1 · Below AA
Aa On black · 5.78:1 · 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: #E8DCC5 at 2.68:1.
Teal
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 70, 158, 153 · HSL 176.6°, 38.6%, 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 #469E99.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#469E996.61:1 · AA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 59.9, -27.5, -5.4
- Relative luminance
- 0.2806
- HSL saturation
- 38.6%
- HSL lightness
- 44.7%
Aa On white · 3.18:1 · Below AA
Aa On black · 6.61:1 · 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: #E8DCC5 at 2.34:1.
Beige
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 195, 166, 139 · HSL 28.9°, 31.8%, 65.5%. 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 #C3A68B.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#C3A68B9.15:1 · AAA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 70, 6.5, 17.9
- Relative luminance
- 0.4074
- HSL saturation
- 31.8%
- HSL lightness
- 65.5%
Aa On white · 2.30:1 · Below AA
Aa On black · 9.15:1 · 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: #E8DCC5 at 1.69:1.
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