Double Split Study — Cosmic CollectionA study in color.
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Terracotta
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 182, 93, 39 · HSL 22.7°, 64.7%, 43.3%. 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 #B65D27.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#B65D274.58:1 · AA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 49.4, 32.2, 45.5
- Relative luminance
- 0.1792
- HSL saturation
- 64.7%
- HSL lightness
- 43.3%
Aa On white · 4.58:1 · AA
Aa On black · 4.58:1 · 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: #4E97B3 at 1.40:1.
Cyan
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 59, 135, 141 · HSL 184.4°, 41%, 39.2%. 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 #3B878D.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#3B878D5.04:1 · AA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 52, -21.4, -10.3
- Relative luminance
- 0.2018
- HSL saturation
- 41%
- HSL lightness
- 39.2%
Aa On white · 4.17:1 · Below AA
Aa On black · 5.04:1 · 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: #4E97B3 at 1.27:1.
Blue
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 64, 142, 206 · HSL 207°, 59.2%, 52.9%. 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 #408ECE.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#408ECE5.98:1 · AA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 57, -3.3, -39.9
- Relative luminance
- 0.2489
- HSL saturation
- 59.2%
- HSL lightness
- 52.9%
Aa On white · 3.51:1 · Below AA
Aa On black · 5.98:1 · 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: #B65D27 at 1.30:1.
Cyan
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 78, 151, 179 · HSL 196.6°, 39.9%, 50.4%. 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 #4E97B3.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#4E97B36.40:1 · AA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 59, -14.6, -21.5
- Relative luminance
- 0.2701
- HSL saturation
- 39.9%
- HSL lightness
- 50.4%
Aa On white · 3.28:1 · Below AA
Aa On black · 6.40:1 · 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: #B65D27 at 1.40:1.
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