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Gentle Indigo
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 46, 116, 160 · HSL 203.2°, 55.3%, 40.4%. 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 #2E74A0.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#2E74A05.09:1 · AA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 46.5, -7, -30
- Relative luminance
- 0.1561
- HSL saturation
- 55.3%
- HSL lightness
- 40.4%
Aa On white · 5.09:1 · AA
Aa On black · 4.12:1 · 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: #040430 at 3.87:1.
Light Gentle Blue
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 100, 175, 208 · HSL 198.3°, 53.5%, 60.4%. 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 #64AFD0.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#64AFD08.58:1 · AAA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 68, -14.2, -23.9
- Relative luminance
- 0.3792
- HSL saturation
- 53.5%
- HSL lightness
- 60.4%
Aa On white · 2.45:1 · Below AA
Aa On black · 8.58:1 · 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: #040430 at 8.06:1.
Midnight Faded Purple
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 4, 4, 48 · HSL 240°, 84.6%, 10.2%. 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 #040430.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#04043019.71:1 · AAA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 2.9, 13, -26.5
- Relative luminance
- 0.0033
- HSL saturation
- 84.6%
- HSL lightness
- 10.2%
Aa On white · 19.71:1 · AAA
Aa On black · 1.07:1 · 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: #64AFD0 at 8.06:1.
Dark Violet
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 9, 80, 154 · HSL 210.6°, 89%, 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 #09509A.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#09509A8.00:1 · AAA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 34.2, 9.7, -45.9
- Relative luminance
- 0.0813
- HSL saturation
- 89%
- HSL lightness
- 32%
Aa On white · 8.00:1 · AAA
Aa On black · 2.63:1 · 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: #64AFD0 at 3.27:1.
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