Double Complementary Study — Double AuraA study in color.
Start with the whole. Fall for the details.
Blue
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 43, 143, 202 · HSL 202.3°, 64.9%, 48%. 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 #2B8FCA.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#2B8FCA5.88:1 · AA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 56.5, -8, -38.5
- Relative luminance
- 0.2442
- HSL saturation
- 64.9%
- HSL lightness
- 48%
Aa On white · 3.57:1 · Below AA
Aa On black · 5.88:1 · 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: #95A0E6 at 1.44:1.
Light Blue
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 149, 160, 230 · HSL 231.9°, 61.8%, 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 #95A0E6.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#95A0E68.45:1 · AAA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 67.5, 12.6, -36.6
- Relative luminance
- 0.3724
- HSL saturation
- 61.8%
- HSL lightness
- 74.3%
Aa On white · 2.49:1 · Below AA
Aa On black · 8.45:1 · 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: #2B8FCA at 1.44:1.
Orange
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 183, 134, 43 · HSL 39°, 61.9%, 44.3%. 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 #B7862B.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#B7862B6.46:1 · AA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 59.2, 10.3, 53.4
- Relative luminance
- 0.2729
- HSL saturation
- 61.9%
- HSL lightness
- 44.3%
Aa On white · 3.25:1 · Below AA
Aa On black · 6.46:1 · 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: #95A0E6 at 1.31:1.
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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