Coastal SerenityA study in color.
Start with the whole. Fall for the details.
Dark Cyan
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 4, 59, 56 · HSL 176.7°, 87.3%, 12.4%. 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 #043B38.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#043B3812.44:1 · AAA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 21.7, -17.4, -3
- Relative luminance
- 0.0344
- HSL saturation
- 87.3%
- HSL lightness
- 12.4%
Aa On white · 12.44:1 · AAA
Aa On black · 1.69:1 · 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: #AFF0F2 at 9.82:1.
Pearl Gentle Sky
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 175, 240, 242 · HSL 181.8°, 72%, 81.8%. 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 #AFF0F2.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#AFF0F216.57:1 · AAA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 90.7, -19.7, -7.5
- Relative luminance
- 0.7784
- HSL saturation
- 72%
- HSL lightness
- 81.8%
Aa On white · 1.27:1 · Below AA
Aa On black · 16.57:1 · 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: #043B38 at 9.82:1.
Pale Rich Cyan
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 48, 217, 200 · HSL 174°, 69%, 52%. 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 #30D9C8.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#30D9C811.88:1 · AAA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 78.7, -44.9, -3.6
- Relative luminance
- 0.5442
- HSL saturation
- 69%
- HSL lightness
- 52%
Aa On white · 1.77:1 · Below AA
Aa On black · 11.88:1 · 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: #043B38 at 7.04:1.
Cyan
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 28, 155, 142 · HSL 173.9°, 69.4%, 35.9%. 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 #1C9B8E.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#1C9B8E6.13:1 · AA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 57.7, -35.5, -2.6
- Relative luminance
- 0.2564
- HSL saturation
- 69.4%
- HSL lightness
- 35.9%
Aa On white · 3.43:1 · Below AA
Aa On black · 6.13:1 · 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: #043B38 at 3.63:1.
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somewhere to live.
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