Double Complementary Study — Symmetrical ImpressionA study in color.
Start with the whole. Fall for the details.
Cyan
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 124, 200, 237 · HSL 199.6°, 75.8%, 70.8%. 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 #7CC8ED.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#7CC8ED11.34:1 · AAA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 77.1, -13.8, -25.6
- Relative luminance
- 0.5171
- HSL saturation
- 75.8%
- HSL lightness
- 70.8%
Aa On white · 1.85:1 · Below AA
Aa On black · 11.34:1 · 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: #806D2D at 2.74:1.
Light Blue
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 159, 191, 239 · HSL 216°, 71.4%, 78%. 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 #9FBFEF.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#9FBFEF11.17:1 · AAA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 76.6, 0.4, -27.3
- Relative luminance
- 0.5086
- HSL saturation
- 71.4%
- HSL lightness
- 78%
Aa On white · 1.88:1 · Below AA
Aa On black · 11.17:1 · 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: #806D2D at 2.70:1.
Warm Brown
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 181, 100, 31 · HSL 27.6°, 70.8%, 41.6%. 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 #B5641F.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#B5641F4.81:1 · AA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 50.7, 27.8, 50.2
- Relative luminance
- 0.1904
- HSL saturation
- 70.8%
- HSL lightness
- 41.6%
Aa On white · 4.37:1 · Below AA
Aa On black · 4.81:1 · 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: #7CC8ED at 2.36:1.
Warm Brown
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 128, 109, 45 · HSL 46.3°, 48%, 33.9%. 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 #806D2D.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#806D2D5.07:1 · AA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 46.6, -0.6, 37.6
- Relative luminance
- 0.1572
- HSL saturation
- 48%
- HSL lightness
- 33.9%
Aa On white · 5.07:1 · AA
Aa On black · 4.14:1 · 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: #7CC8ED at 2.74:1.
Cyan
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 56, 134, 166 · HSL 197.5°, 49.5%, 43.5%. 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 #3886A6.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#3886A65.13:1 · AA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 52.6, -13.6, -24
- Relative luminance
- 0.2064
- HSL saturation
- 49.5%
- HSL lightness
- 43.5%
Aa On white · 4.09:1 · Below AA
Aa On black · 5.13:1 · 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: #7CC8ED at 2.21:1.
Blue
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 75, 142, 214 · HSL 211.1°, 62.9%, 56.7%. 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 #4B8ED6.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#4B8ED66.14:1 · AA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 57.7, 1.2, -43.2
- Relative luminance
- 0.257
- HSL saturation
- 62.9%
- HSL lightness
- 56.7%
Aa On white · 3.42:1 · Below AA
Aa On black · 6.14:1 · 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: #7CC8ED at 1.85:1.
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