Double Complementary Study — Complex LegendA study in color.
Start with the whole. Fall for the details.
Blue
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 142, 127, 238 · HSL 248.1°, 76.6%, 71.6%. 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 #8E7FEE.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#8E7FEE6.42:1 · AA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 59.1, 32, -54.2
- Relative luminance
- 0.271
- HSL saturation
- 76.6%
- HSL lightness
- 71.6%
Aa On white · 3.27:1 · Below AA
Aa On black · 6.42:1 · 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: #F890EB at 1.59:1.
Light Magenta
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 248, 144, 235 · HSL 307.5°, 88.1%, 76.9%. 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 #F890EB.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#F890EB10.18:1 · AAA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 73.5, 51.8, -29.2
- Relative luminance
- 0.459
- HSL saturation
- 88.1%
- HSL lightness
- 76.9%
Aa On white · 2.06:1 · Below AA
Aa On black · 10.18:1 · 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: #8E7FEE at 1.59:1.
Lime
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 158, 187, 101 · HSL 80.2°, 38.7%, 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 #9EBB65.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#9EBB659.75:1 · AAA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 72.1, -23.9, 40.2
- Relative luminance
- 0.4375
- HSL saturation
- 38.7%
- HSL lightness
- 56.5%
Aa On white · 2.15:1 · Below AA
Aa On black · 9.75:1 · 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: #8E7FEE at 1.52:1.
Green
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 63, 188, 111 · HSL 143°, 49.8%, 49.2%. 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 #3FBC6F.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#3FBC6F8.63:1 · AAA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 68.1, -51.6, 29.2
- Relative luminance
- 0.3817
- HSL saturation
- 49.8%
- HSL lightness
- 49.2%
Aa On white · 2.43:1 · Below AA
Aa On black · 8.63:1 · 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: #8E7FEE at 1.34:1.
Light Violet
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 178, 162, 246 · HSL 251.4°, 82.4%, 80%. 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 #B2A2F6.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#B2A2F69.39:1 · AAA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 70.8, 23.6, -39.9
- Relative luminance
- 0.4196
- HSL saturation
- 82.4%
- HSL lightness
- 80%
Aa On white · 2.24:1 · Below AA
Aa On black · 9.39:1 · 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: #8E7FEE at 1.46:1.
Magenta
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 229, 128, 217 · HSL 307.1°, 66%, 70%. 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 #E580D9.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#E580D98.42:1 · AAA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 67.4, 51.1, -28.9
- Relative luminance
- 0.3711
- HSL saturation
- 66%
- HSL lightness
- 70%
Aa On white · 2.49:1 · Below AA
Aa On black · 8.42:1 · 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: #8E7FEE at 1.31:1.
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