Double Complementary Study — Symmetrical EditA study in color.
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Blush Pink
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 230, 132, 109 · HSL 11.4°, 70.8%, 66.5%. 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 #E6846D.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#E6846D7.89:1 · AAA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 65.3, 35.3, 28.8
- Relative luminance
- 0.3443
- HSL saturation
- 70.8%
- HSL lightness
- 66.5%
Aa On white · 2.66:1 · Below AA
Aa On black · 7.89:1 · 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: #8C5309 at 2.35:1.
Warm Brown
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 140, 83, 9 · HSL 33.9°, 87.9%, 29.2%. 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 #8C5309.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#8C53096.26:1 · AA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 40.9, 18.7, 47.1
- Relative luminance
- 0.1178
- HSL saturation
- 87.9%
- HSL lightness
- 29.2%
Aa On white · 6.26:1 · AA
Aa On black · 3.36:1 · 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: #E6846D at 2.35:1.
Cyan
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 36, 111, 125 · HSL 189.4°, 55.3%, 31.6%. 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 #246F7D.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#246F7D5.76:1 · AA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 43.1, -17.8, -14.4
- Relative luminance
- 0.1322
- HSL saturation
- 55.3%
- HSL lightness
- 31.6%
Aa On white · 5.76:1 · AA
Aa On black · 3.64:1 · 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: #E6846D at 2.16:1.
Blue
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 58, 139, 180 · HSL 200.2°, 51.3%, 46.7%. 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 #3A8BB4.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#3A8BB45.53:1 · AA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 54.7, -11.4, -28.7
- Relative luminance
- 0.2266
- HSL saturation
- 51.3%
- HSL lightness
- 46.7%
Aa On white · 3.80:1 · Below AA
Aa On black · 5.53:1 · 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: #8C5309 at 1.65:1.
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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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