Double Complementary Study — Complex StoryA study in color.
Start with the whole. Fall for the details.
Cyan
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 55, 172, 214 · HSL 195.8°, 66%, 52.7%. 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 #37ACD6.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#37ACD68.03:1 · AAA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 65.9, -18.4, -30.5
- Relative luminance
- 0.3517
- HSL saturation
- 66%
- HSL lightness
- 52.7%
Aa On white · 2.61:1 · Below AA
Aa On black · 8.03:1 · 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: #19708F at 2.14:1.
Blue
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 50, 112, 169 · HSL 208.7°, 54.3%, 42.9%. 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 #3270A9.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#3270A95.22:1 · AA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 45.8, -0.7, -36.3
- Relative luminance
- 0.1513
- HSL saturation
- 54.3%
- HSL lightness
- 42.9%
Aa On white · 5.22:1 · AA
Aa On black · 4.03:1 · 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: #C09E2C at 2.03:1.
Orange
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 217, 118, 44 · HSL 25.7°, 69.5%, 51.2%. 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 #D9762C.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#D9762C6.58:1 · AA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 59.8, 33.6, 55
- Relative luminance
- 0.2789
- HSL saturation
- 69.5%
- HSL lightness
- 51.2%
Aa On white · 3.19:1 · Below AA
Aa On black · 6.58:1 · 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: #19708F at 1.75:1.
Yellow
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 192, 158, 44 · HSL 46.2°, 62.7%, 46.3%. 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 #C09E2C.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#C09E2C8.17:1 · AAA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 66.4, 1.2, 60.1
- Relative luminance
- 0.3584
- HSL saturation
- 62.7%
- HSL lightness
- 46.3%
Aa On white · 2.57:1 · Below AA
Aa On black · 8.17:1 · 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: #19708F at 2.17:1.
Cyan
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 25, 112, 143 · HSL 195.8°, 70.2%, 32.9%. 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 #19708F.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#19708F5.59:1 · AA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 43.9, -13.5, -24
- Relative luminance
- 0.1378
- HSL saturation
- 70.2%
- HSL lightness
- 32.9%
Aa On white · 5.59:1 · AA
Aa On black · 3.76:1 · 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: #C09E2C at 2.17:1.
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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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