Crescendo Study — Explosive ThrustA study in color.
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Blue
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 73, 93, 142 · HSL 222.6°, 32.1%, 42.2%. 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 #495D8E.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#495D8E6.48:1 · AA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 39.9, 6.6, -29.5
- Relative luminance
- 0.112
- HSL saturation
- 32.1%
- HSL lightness
- 42.2%
Aa On white · 6.48:1 · AA
Aa On black · 3.24:1 · 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: #FFAEBA at 3.71:1.
Violet
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 157, 113, 196 · HSL 271.8°, 41.3%, 60.6%. 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 #9D71C4.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#9D71C45.59:1 · AA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 55, 33.4, -36.9
- Relative luminance
- 0.2296
- HSL saturation
- 41.3%
- HSL lightness
- 60.6%
Aa On white · 3.75:1 · Below AA
Aa On black · 5.59:1 · 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: #FFAEBA at 2.15:1.
Light Magenta
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 249, 131, 203 · HSL 323.4°, 90.8%, 74.5%. 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 #F983CB.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#F983CB9.14:1 · AAA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 70, 53.5, -16.9
- Relative luminance
- 0.4068
- HSL saturation
- 90.8%
- HSL lightness
- 74.5%
Aa On white · 2.30:1 · Below AA
Aa On black · 9.14:1 · 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: #495D8E at 2.82:1.
Blush Pink
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 255, 174, 186 · HSL 351.1°, 100%, 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 #FFAEBA.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#FFAEBA12.02:1 · AAA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 79.1, 31.2, 6
- Relative luminance
- 0.5508
- HSL saturation
- 100%
- HSL lightness
- 84.1%
Aa On white · 1.75:1 · Below AA
Aa On black · 12.02:1 · 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: #495D8E at 3.71:1.
Blush Pink
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 248, 164, 139 · HSL 13.8°, 88.6%, 75.9%. 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 #F8A48B.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#F8A48B10.67:1 · AAA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 75.1, 28.3, 25.7
- Relative luminance
- 0.4837
- HSL saturation
- 88.6%
- HSL lightness
- 75.9%
Aa On white · 1.97:1 · Below AA
Aa On black · 10.67:1 · 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: #495D8E at 3.29:1.
Give these colors
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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