Crescendo Study — Crunchy ImpactA study in color.
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Green
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 50, 105, 71 · HSL 142.9°, 35.5%, 30.4%. 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 #326947.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#3269476.47:1 · AA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 40, -26.8, 13.7
- Relative luminance
- 0.1124
- HSL saturation
- 35.5%
- HSL lightness
- 30.4%
Aa On white · 6.47:1 · AA
Aa On black · 3.25:1 · 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: #9FC5FF at 3.67:1.
Teal
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 47, 138, 126 · HSL 172.1°, 49.2%, 36.3%. 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 #2F8A7E.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#2F8A7E5.06:1 · AA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 52.2, -29.6, -1.4
- Relative luminance
- 0.2029
- HSL saturation
- 49.2%
- HSL lightness
- 36.3%
Aa On white · 4.15:1 · Below AA
Aa On black · 5.06:1 · 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: #9FC5FF at 2.35:1.
Cyan
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 53, 169, 185 · HSL 187.3°, 55.5%, 46.7%. 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 #35A9B9.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#35A9B97.53:1 · AAA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 63.9, -26.4, -17.5
- Relative luminance
- 0.3264
- HSL saturation
- 55.5%
- HSL lightness
- 46.7%
Aa On white · 2.79:1 · Below AA
Aa On black · 7.53:1 · 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: #326947 at 2.32:1.
Cyan
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 75, 194, 245 · HSL 198°, 89.5%, 62.7%. 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 #4BC2F5.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#4BC2F510.33:1 · AAA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 74, -17.3, -34.9
- Relative luminance
- 0.4667
- HSL saturation
- 89.5%
- HSL lightness
- 62.7%
Aa On white · 2.03:1 · Below AA
Aa On black · 10.33:1 · 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: #326947 at 3.18:1.
Light Blue
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 159, 197, 255 · HSL 216.3°, 100%, 81.2%. 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 #9FC5FF.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#9FC5FF11.90:1 · AAA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 78.8, 1.3, -32.5
- Relative luminance
- 0.5452
- HSL saturation
- 100%
- HSL lightness
- 81.2%
Aa On white · 1.76:1 · Below AA
Aa On black · 11.90:1 · 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: #326947 at 3.67:1.
Light Violet
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 194, 174, 244 · HSL 257.1°, 76.1%, 82%. 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 #C2AEF4.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#C2AEF410.65:1 · AAA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 75, 21.1, -32.2
- Relative luminance
- 0.4827
- HSL saturation
- 76.1%
- HSL lightness
- 82%
Aa On white · 1.97:1 · Below AA
Aa On black · 10.65:1 · 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: #326947 at 3.28:1.
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somewhere to live.
Try the complete palette in QRCO’s brand, type and interface previews. Keep the colors you love and explore the rest.
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