Double Split Study — Cascade SetA study in color.
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Light Blue
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 178, 195, 238 · HSL 223°, 63.8%, 81.6%. 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 #B2C3EE.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#B2C3EE11.93:1 · AAA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 78.8, 3.5, -23.2
- Relative luminance
- 0.5467
- HSL saturation
- 63.8%
- HSL lightness
- 81.6%
Aa On white · 1.76:1 · Below AA
Aa On black · 11.93:1 · 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: #3F7BCC at 2.43:1.
Orange
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 193, 127, 51 · HSL 32.1°, 58.2%, 47.8%. 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 #C17F33.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#C17F336.35:1 · AA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 58.7, 18.9, 49.9
- Relative luminance
- 0.2676
- HSL saturation
- 58.2%
- HSL lightness
- 47.8%
Aa On white · 3.31:1 · Below AA
Aa On black · 6.35:1 · 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: #B2C3EE at 1.88:1.
Green
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 166, 205, 133 · HSL 92.5°, 41.9%, 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 #A6CD85.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#A6CD8511.69:1 · AAA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 78.1, -25.6, 31.7
- Relative luminance
- 0.5346
- HSL saturation
- 41.9%
- HSL lightness
- 66.3%
Aa On white · 1.80:1 · Below AA
Aa On black · 11.69:1 · 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: #3F7BCC at 2.38:1.
Yellow
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 193, 181, 91 · HSL 52.9°, 45.1%, 55.7%. 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 #C1B55B.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#C1B55B10.03:1 · AAA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 73, -7.6, 46.8
- Relative luminance
- 0.4514
- HSL saturation
- 45.1%
- HSL lightness
- 55.7%
Aa On white · 2.09:1 · Below AA
Aa On black · 10.03:1 · 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: #3F7BCC at 2.04:1.
Blue
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 79, 140, 175 · HSL 201.9°, 37.8%, 49.8%. 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 #4F8CAF.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#4F8CAF5.70:1 · AA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 55.6, -9.5, -24.4
- Relative luminance
- 0.2351
- HSL saturation
- 37.8%
- HSL lightness
- 49.8%
Aa On white · 3.68:1 · Below AA
Aa On black · 5.70:1 · 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: #B2C3EE at 2.09:1.
Blue
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 63, 123, 204 · HSL 214.5°, 58%, 52.4%. 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 #3F7BCC.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#3F7BCC4.92:1 · AA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 51.4, 7.2, -47.7
- Relative luminance
- 0.1958
- HSL saturation
- 58%
- HSL lightness
- 52.4%
Aa On white · 4.27:1 · Below AA
Aa On black · 4.92:1 · 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: #B2C3EE at 2.43:1.
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