Crescendo Study — Mermaid VoltageA study in color.
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Blue
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 22, 100, 141 · HSL 200.7°, 73%, 32%. 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 #16648D.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#16648D6.48:1 · AA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 39.9, -7.5, -29
- Relative luminance
- 0.1121
- HSL saturation
- 73%
- HSL lightness
- 32%
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: #FDB0D7 at 3.82:1.
Blue
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 96, 128, 215 · HSL 223.9°, 59.8%, 61%. 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 #6080D7.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#6080D75.57:1 · AA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 54.9, 13.9, -48.2
- Relative luminance
- 0.2283
- HSL saturation
- 59.8%
- HSL lightness
- 61%
Aa On white · 3.77:1 · Below AA
Aa On black · 5.57:1 · 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: #FDB0D7 at 2.22:1.
Light Violet
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 209, 147, 242 · HSL 279.2°, 78.5%, 76.3%. 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 #D193F2.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#D193F29.17:1 · AAA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 70.1, 40, -38.7
- Relative luminance
- 0.4083
- HSL saturation
- 78.5%
- HSL lightness
- 76.3%
Aa On white · 2.29:1 · Below AA
Aa On black · 9.17:1 · 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: #16648D at 2.83:1.
Light Rose
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 253, 176, 215 · HSL 329.6°, 95.1%, 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 #FDB0D7.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#FDB0D712.37:1 · AAA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 80.1, 33.7, -8.3
- Relative luminance
- 0.5684
- HSL saturation
- 95.1%
- HSL lightness
- 84.1%
Aa On white · 1.70:1 · Below AA
Aa On black · 12.37:1 · 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: #16648D at 3.82:1.
Blush Pink
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 254, 158, 167 · HSL 354.4°, 98%, 80.8%. 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 #FE9EA7.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#FE9EA710.66:1 · AAA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 75, 36.7, 10.5
- Relative luminance
- 0.4831
- HSL saturation
- 98%
- HSL lightness
- 80.8%
Aa On white · 1.97:1 · Below AA
Aa On black · 10.66:1 · 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: #16648D at 3.29:1.
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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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