Crescendo Study — Retro ThrustA study in color.
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Muted Green
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 68, 97, 57 · HSL 103.5°, 26%, 30.2%. 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 #446139.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#4461396.97:1 · AA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 38, -19.2, 19.5
- Relative luminance
- 0.1007
- HSL saturation
- 26%
- HSL lightness
- 30.2%
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: #63C8E3 at 3.62:1.
Teal
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 50, 139, 107 · HSL 158.4°, 47.1%, 37.1%. 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 #328B6B.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#328B6B5.04:1 · AA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 52.1, -34.5, 9.4
- Relative luminance
- 0.202
- HSL saturation
- 47.1%
- HSL lightness
- 37.1%
Aa On white · 4.17:1 · Below AA
Aa On black · 5.04:1 · 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: #63C8E3 at 2.16:1.
Teal
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 68, 178, 175 · HSL 178.4°, 44.7%, 48.2%. 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 #44B2AF.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#44B2AF8.23:1 · AAA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 66.6, -31.5, -7.8
- Relative luminance
- 0.3616
- HSL saturation
- 44.7%
- HSL lightness
- 48.2%
Aa On white · 2.55:1 · Below AA
Aa On black · 8.23:1 · 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: #446139 at 2.73:1.
Cyan
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 99, 200, 227 · HSL 192.7°, 69.6%, 63.9%. 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 #63C8E3.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#63C8E310.90:1 · AAA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 75.8, -21.9, -22.4
- Relative luminance
- 0.4951
- HSL saturation
- 69.6%
- HSL lightness
- 63.9%
Aa On white · 1.93:1 · Below AA
Aa On black · 10.90:1 · 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: #446139 at 3.62:1.
Blue
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 106, 182, 234 · HSL 204.4°, 75.3%, 66.7%. 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 #6AB6EA.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#6AB6EA9.49:1 · AAA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 71.2, -9, -33.1
- Relative luminance
- 0.4246
- HSL saturation
- 75.3%
- HSL lightness
- 66.7%
Aa On white · 2.21:1 · Below AA
Aa On black · 9.49:1 · 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: #446139 at 3.15:1.
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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