Cotton Candy Flow QuietudeA study in color.
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Dark Muted Blue
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 39, 62, 71 · HSL 196.9°, 29.1%, 21.6%. 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 #273E47.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#273E4711.25:1 · AAA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 24.7, -6.2, -8.3
- Relative luminance
- 0.0433
- HSL saturation
- 29.1%
- HSL lightness
- 21.6%
Aa On white · 11.25:1 · AAA
Aa On black · 1.87:1 · 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: #DAC0A6 at 6.47:1.
Soft Subtle Yellow
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 218, 192, 166 · HSL 30°, 41.3%, 75.3%. 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 #DAC0A6.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#DAC0A612.07:1 · AAA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 79.2, 5.2, 16.5
- Relative luminance
- 0.5536
- HSL saturation
- 41.3%
- HSL lightness
- 75.3%
Aa On white · 1.74:1 · Below AA
Aa On black · 12.07:1 · 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: #273E47 at 6.47:1.
Light Subtle Sky
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 73, 159, 164 · HSL 183.3°, 38.4%, 46.5%. 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 #499FA4.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#499FA46.78:1 · AA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 60.7, -24.3, -10.5
- Relative luminance
- 0.2889
- HSL saturation
- 38.4%
- HSL lightness
- 46.5%
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: #273E47 at 3.63:1.
Slate
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 91, 74, 82 · HSL 331.8°, 10.3%, 32.4%. 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 #5B4A52.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#5B4A528.25:1 · AAA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 33.4, 8.7, -2
- Relative luminance
- 0.0773
- HSL saturation
- 10.3%
- HSL lightness
- 32.4%
Aa On white · 8.25:1 · AAA
Aa On black · 2.55:1 · 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: #DAC0A6 at 4.74:1.
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