Jazz Study — Smoky CollectionA study in color.
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Cyan
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 35, 126, 159 · HSL 196°, 63.9%, 38%. 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 #237E9F.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#237E9F4.61:1 · AA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 49.2, -14.6, -25.1
- Relative luminance
- 0.1778
- HSL saturation
- 63.9%
- HSL lightness
- 38%
Aa On white · 4.61:1 · AA
Aa On black · 4.56:1 · 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: #973F22 at 1.49:1.
Blue
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 38, 111, 196 · HSL 212.3°, 67.5%, 45.9%. 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 #266FC4.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#266FC45.06:1 · AA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 46.7, 8.5, -50.6
- Relative luminance
- 0.1577
- HSL saturation
- 67.5%
- HSL lightness
- 45.9%
Aa On white · 5.06:1 · AA
Aa On black · 4.15:1 · 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: #973F22 at 1.36:1.
Red
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 152, 70, 76 · HSL 355.6°, 36.9%, 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 #98464C.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#98464C6.33:1 · AA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 40.5, 34.9, 13
- Relative luminance
- 0.1158
- HSL saturation
- 36.9%
- HSL lightness
- 43.5%
Aa On white · 6.33:1 · AA
Aa On black · 3.32:1 · 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: #408DAD at 1.70:1.
Terracotta
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 151, 63, 34 · HSL 14.9°, 63.2%, 36.3%. 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 #973F22.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#973F226.89:1 · AA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 38.3, 35.2, 35.2
- Relative luminance
- 0.1025
- HSL saturation
- 63.2%
- HSL lightness
- 36.3%
Aa On white · 6.89:1 · AA
Aa On black · 3.05:1 · 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: #408DAD at 1.85:1.
Cyan
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 64, 141, 173 · HSL 197.6°, 46%, 46.5%. 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 #408DAD.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#408DAD5.63:1 · AA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 55.2, -13.8, -23.9
- Relative luminance
- 0.2316
- HSL saturation
- 46%
- HSL lightness
- 46.5%
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: #973F22 at 1.85:1.
Blue
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 77, 127, 208 · HSL 217.1°, 58.2%, 55.9%. 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 #4D7FD0.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#4D7FD05.26:1 · AA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 53.3, 8.5, -46.9
- Relative luminance
- 0.2131
- HSL saturation
- 58.2%
- HSL lightness
- 55.9%
Aa On white · 3.99:1 · Below AA
Aa On black · 5.26:1 · 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: #973F22 at 1.73:1.
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