Double Split Study — Nebula CollectionA study in color.
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Blue
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 104, 184, 230 · HSL 201.9°, 71.6%, 65.5%. 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 #68B8E6.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#68B8E69.59:1 · AAA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 71.5, -11.7, -30.5
- Relative luminance
- 0.4294
- HSL saturation
- 71.6%
- HSL lightness
- 65.5%
Aa On white · 2.19:1 · Below AA
Aa On black · 9.59:1 · 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: #AE4A36 at 2.50:1.
Terracotta
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 174, 74, 54 · HSL 10°, 52.6%, 44.7%. 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 #AE4A36.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#AE4A365.48:1 · AA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 44.5, 39.6, 32
- Relative luminance
- 0.1416
- HSL saturation
- 52.6%
- HSL lightness
- 44.7%
Aa On white · 5.48:1 · AA
Aa On black · 3.83:1 · 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: #7EC0E8 at 2.76:1.
Olive
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 144, 134, 44 · HSL 54°, 53.2%, 36.9%. 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 #90862C.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#90862C5.63:1 · AA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 55.2, -7.3, 47.7
- Relative luminance
- 0.2316
- HSL saturation
- 53.2%
- HSL lightness
- 36.9%
Aa On white · 3.73:1 · Below AA
Aa On black · 5.63:1 · 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: #7EC0E8 at 1.88:1.
Orange
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 199, 131, 54 · HSL 31.9°, 57.3%, 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 #C78336.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#C783366.73:1 · AA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 60.5, 19.5, 50.5
- Relative luminance
- 0.2864
- HSL saturation
- 57.3%
- HSL lightness
- 49.6%
Aa On white · 3.12:1 · Below AA
Aa On black · 6.73:1 · 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: #AE4A36 at 1.76:1.
Cyan
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 43, 142, 160 · HSL 189.2°, 57.6%, 39.8%. 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 #2B8EA0.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#2B8EA05.48:1 · AA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 54.4, -21.9, -17.7
- Relative luminance
- 0.224
- HSL saturation
- 57.6%
- HSL lightness
- 39.8%
Aa On white · 3.83:1 · Below AA
Aa On black · 5.48:1 · 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: #7EC0E8 at 1.93:1.
Blue
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 126, 192, 232 · HSL 202.6°, 69.7%, 70.2%. 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 #7EC0E8.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#7EC0E810.59:1 · AAA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 74.8, -10.5, -26.4
- Relative luminance
- 0.4796
- HSL saturation
- 69.7%
- HSL lightness
- 70.2%
Aa On white · 1.98:1 · Below AA
Aa On black · 10.59:1 · 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: #AE4A36 at 2.76:1.
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