Double Complementary Study — Paired ChronicleA study in color.
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Teal
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 73, 180, 169 · HSL 173.8°, 42.3%, 49.6%. 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 #49B4A9.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#49B4A98.38:1 · AAA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 67.2, -33.2, -3.6
- Relative luminance
- 0.3692
- HSL saturation
- 42.3%
- HSL lightness
- 49.6%
Aa On white · 2.50:1 · Below AA
Aa On black · 8.38:1 · 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: #54E0F7 at 1.60:1.
Cyan
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 84, 224, 247 · HSL 188.5°, 91.1%, 64.9%. 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 #54E0F7.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#54E0F713.38:1 · AAA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 82.9, -30.5, -22.3
- Relative luminance
- 0.6191
- HSL saturation
- 91.1%
- HSL lightness
- 64.9%
Aa On white · 1.57:1 · Below AA
Aa On black · 13.38:1 · 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: #3196A6 at 2.21:1.
Blush Pink
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 243, 131, 159 · HSL 345°, 82.4%, 73.3%. 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 #F3839F.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#F3839F8.56:1 · AAA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 67.9, 45.7, 4.6
- Relative luminance
- 0.3779
- HSL saturation
- 82.4%
- HSL lightness
- 73.3%
Aa On white · 2.45:1 · Below AA
Aa On black · 8.56:1 · 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: #54E0F7 at 1.56:1.
Blush Pink
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 239, 118, 99 · HSL 8.1°, 81.4%, 66.3%. 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 #EF7663.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#EF76637.44:1 · AAA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 63.5, 45, 32.3
- Relative luminance
- 0.3221
- HSL saturation
- 81.4%
- HSL lightness
- 66.3%
Aa On white · 2.82:1 · Below AA
Aa On black · 7.44:1 · 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: #54E0F7 at 1.80:1.
Teal
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 71, 225, 211 · HSL 174.5°, 72%, 58%. 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 #47E1D3.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#47E1D312.98:1 · AAA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 81.8, -42.8, -4.8
- Relative luminance
- 0.5989
- HSL saturation
- 72%
- HSL lightness
- 58%
Aa On white · 1.62:1 · Below AA
Aa On black · 12.98:1 · 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: #3196A6 at 2.15:1.
Cyan
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 49, 150, 166 · HSL 188.2°, 54.4%, 42.2%. 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 #3196A6.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#3196A66.04:1 · AA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 57.3, -23.3, -16.8
- Relative luminance
- 0.2522
- HSL saturation
- 54.4%
- HSL lightness
- 42.2%
Aa On white · 3.47:1 · Below AA
Aa On black · 6.04:1 · 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: #54E0F7 at 2.21:1.
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