Double Complementary Study — Double NarrativeA study in color.
Start with the whole. Fall for the details.
Blue
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 62, 138, 196 · HSL 206°, 53.2%, 50.6%. 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 #3E8AC4.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#3E8AC45.64:1 · AA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 55.3, -4.7, -37
- Relative luminance
- 0.2319
- HSL saturation
- 53.2%
- HSL lightness
- 50.6%
Aa On white · 3.73:1 · Below AA
Aa On black · 5.64:1 · 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: #F4BA3D at 2.12:1.
Light Blue
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 144, 153, 246 · HSL 234.7°, 85%, 76.5%. 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 #9099F6.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#9099F68.07:1 · AAA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 66, 19.6, -47.6
- Relative luminance
- 0.3537
- HSL saturation
- 85%
- HSL lightness
- 76.5%
Aa On white · 2.60:1 · Below AA
Aa On black · 8.07:1 · 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: #F4BA3D at 1.48:1.
Orange
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 244, 186, 61 · HSL 41°, 89.3%, 59.8%. 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 #F4BA3D.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#F4BA3D11.94:1 · AAA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 78.9, 9.6, 67.6
- Relative luminance
- 0.5469
- HSL saturation
- 89.3%
- HSL lightness
- 59.8%
Aa On white · 1.76:1 · Below AA
Aa On black · 11.94:1 · 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: #3E8AC4 at 2.12:1.
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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