Espresso Shock ExplorationA study in color.
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Soft Jade
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 29, 198, 144 · HSL 160.8°, 74.4%, 44.5%. 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 #1DC690.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#1DC6909.53:1 · AAA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 71.3, -52.9, 15.9
- Relative luminance
- 0.4266
- HSL saturation
- 74.4%
- HSL lightness
- 44.5%
Aa On white · 2.20:1 · Below AA
Aa On black · 9.53:1 · 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: #1C4670 at 4.41:1.
Soft Sapphire
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 39, 138, 176 · HSL 196.6°, 63.7%, 42.2%. 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 #278AB0.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#278AB05.35:1 · AA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 53.8, -14.8, -28
- Relative luminance
- 0.2174
- HSL saturation
- 63.7%
- HSL lightness
- 42.2%
Aa On white · 3.93:1 · Below AA
Aa On black · 5.35:1 · 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: #EAEAE0 at 3.24:1.
Dark Violet
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 28, 70, 112 · HSL 210°, 60%, 27.5%. 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 #1C4670.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#1C46709.72:1 · AAA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 28.9, 1, -28.5
- Relative luminance
- 0.058
- HSL saturation
- 60%
- HSL lightness
- 27.5%
Aa On white · 9.72:1 · AAA
Aa On black · 2.16:1 · 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: #EAEAE0 at 8.03:1.
Pearl
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 234, 234, 224 · HSL 60°, 19.2%, 89.8%. 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 #EAEAE0.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#EAEAE017.34:1 · AAA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 92.5, -1.7, 4.8
- Relative luminance
- 0.8172
- HSL saturation
- 19.2%
- HSL lightness
- 89.8%
Aa On white · 1.21:1 · Below AA
Aa On black · 17.34:1 · 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: #1C4670 at 8.03:1.
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