Crescendo Study — Whirling CurrentA study in color.
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Olive
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 90, 98, 55 · HSL 71.2°, 28.1%, 30%. 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 #5A6237.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#5A62376.49:1 · AA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 39.9, -10.7, 23.4
- Relative luminance
- 0.1118
- HSL saturation
- 28.1%
- HSL lightness
- 30%
Aa On white · 6.49:1 · 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: #7CCFEE at 3.71:1.
Muted Green
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 77, 137, 83 · HSL 126°, 28%, 42%. 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 #4D8953.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#4D89535.02:1 · AA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 51.9, -31.5, 23
- Relative luminance
- 0.2009
- HSL saturation
- 28%
- HSL lightness
- 42%
Aa On white · 4.18:1 · Below AA
Aa On black · 5.02:1 · 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: #7CCFEE at 2.39:1.
Teal
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 77, 171, 148 · HSL 165.3°, 37.9%, 48.6%. 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 #4DAB94.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#4DAB947.57:1 · AAA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 64, -33.5, 3.5
- Relative luminance
- 0.3284
- HSL saturation
- 37.9%
- HSL lightness
- 48.6%
Aa On white · 2.77:1 · Below AA
Aa On black · 7.57:1 · 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: #5A6237 at 2.34:1.
Cyan
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 82, 199, 206 · HSL 183.4°, 55.9%, 56.5%. 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 #52C7CE.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#52C7CE10.42:1 · AAA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 74.2, -30.5, -13.3
- Relative luminance
- 0.471
- HSL saturation
- 55.9%
- HSL lightness
- 56.5%
Aa On white · 2.02:1 · Below AA
Aa On black · 10.42:1 · 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: #5A6237 at 3.22:1.
Cyan
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 124, 207, 238 · HSL 196.3°, 77%, 71%. 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 #7CCFEE.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#7CCFEE12.02:1 · AAA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 79.1, -17.1, -23.1
- Relative luminance
- 0.5508
- HSL saturation
- 77%
- HSL lightness
- 71%
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: #5A6237 at 3.71:1.
Light Blue
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 136, 189, 243 · HSL 210.3°, 81.7%, 74.3%. 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 #88BDF3.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#88BDF310.62:1 · AAA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 74.9, -3.4, -32.2
- Relative luminance
- 0.481
- HSL saturation
- 81.7%
- HSL lightness
- 74.3%
Aa On white · 1.98:1 · Below AA
Aa On black · 10.62:1 · 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: #5A6237 at 3.28:1.
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