Crescendo Study — Flashing Tide ChargeA study in color.
Start with the whole. Fall for the details.
Cyan
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 30, 97, 115 · HSL 192.7°, 58.6%, 28.4%. 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 #1E6173.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#1E61736.97:1 · AA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 38, -14.3, -16.2
- Relative luminance
- 0.1006
- HSL saturation
- 58.6%
- HSL lightness
- 28.4%
Aa On white · 6.97:1 · AA
Aa On black · 3.01:1 · 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: #E9A5C5 at 3.54:1.
Blue
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 49, 124, 172 · HSL 203.4°, 55.7%, 43.3%. 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 #317CAC.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#317CAC4.61:1 · AA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 49.6, -6.9, -32.2
- Relative luminance
- 0.1805
- HSL saturation
- 55.7%
- HSL lightness
- 43.3%
Aa On white · 4.56:1 · AA
Aa On black · 4.61:1 · 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: #E9A5C5 at 2.31:1.
Blue
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 125, 142, 221 · HSL 229.4°, 58.5%, 67.8%. 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 #7D8EDD.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#7D8EDD6.79:1 · AA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 60.7, 14.2, -42.2
- Relative luminance
- 0.2893
- HSL saturation
- 58.5%
- HSL lightness
- 67.8%
Aa On white · 3.09:1 · Below AA
Aa On black · 6.79:1 · 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: #1E6173 at 2.25:1.
Light Violet
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 206, 153, 225 · HSL 284.2°, 54.5%, 74.1%. 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 #CE99E1.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#CE99E19.27:1 · AAA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 70.4, 32.3, -28.8
- Relative luminance
- 0.4134
- HSL saturation
- 54.5%
- HSL lightness
- 74.1%
Aa On white · 2.27:1 · Below AA
Aa On black · 9.27:1 · 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: #1E6173 at 3.08:1.
Blush Pink
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 233, 165, 197 · HSL 331.8°, 60.7%, 78%. 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 #E9A5C5.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#E9A5C510.65:1 · AAA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 75, 29.8, -6.3
- Relative luminance
- 0.4827
- HSL saturation
- 60.7%
- HSL lightness
- 78%
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: #1E6173 at 3.54:1.
Blush Pink
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 237, 151, 156 · HSL 356.5°, 70.5%, 76.1%. 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 #ED979C.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#ED979C9.51:1 · AAA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 71.2, 32.9, 11
- Relative luminance
- 0.4254
- HSL saturation
- 70.5%
- HSL lightness
- 76.1%
Aa On white · 2.21:1 · Below AA
Aa On black · 9.51:1 · 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: #1E6173 at 3.16:1.
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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