Linear Study — Caramel TreasureA study in color.
Start with the whole. Fall for the details.
Deep Cyan
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 24, 70, 81 · HSL 191.6°, 54.3%, 20.6%. 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 #184651.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#18465110.33:1 · AAA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 27.2, -11.6, -11.2
- Relative luminance
- 0.0517
- HSL saturation
- 54.3%
- HSL lightness
- 20.6%
Aa On white · 10.33:1 · AAA
Aa On black · 2.03:1 · 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: #97B3D4 at 4.78:1.
Deep Cyan
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 19, 92, 113 · HSL 193.4°, 71.2%, 25.9%. 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 #135C71.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#135C717.51:1 · AAA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 36, -13.6, -18.1
- Relative luminance
- 0.0898
- HSL saturation
- 71.2%
- HSL lightness
- 25.9%
Aa On white · 7.51:1 · AAA
Aa On black · 2.80:1 · 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: #97B3D4 at 3.47:1.
Cyan
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 26, 115, 146 · HSL 195.5°, 69.8%, 33.7%. 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 #1A7392.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#1A73925.37:1 · AA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 45, -14, -24
- Relative luminance
- 0.1456
- HSL saturation
- 69.8%
- HSL lightness
- 33.7%
Aa On white · 5.37:1 · AA
Aa On black · 3.91:1 · 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: #97B3D4 at 2.48:1.
Cyan
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 29, 138, 184 · HSL 197.8°, 72.8%, 41.8%. 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 #1D8AB8.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#1D8AB85.38:1 · AA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 53.9, -12.9, -32.3
- Relative luminance
- 0.219
- HSL saturation
- 72.8%
- HSL lightness
- 41.8%
Aa On white · 3.90:1 · Below AA
Aa On black · 5.38:1 · 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: #184651 at 2.65:1.
Blue
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 29, 161, 228 · HSL 200.2°, 78.7%, 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 #1DA1E4.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#1DA1E47.27:1 · AAA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 62.8, -10, -43.1
- Relative luminance
- 0.3135
- HSL saturation
- 78.7%
- HSL lightness
- 50.4%
Aa On white · 2.89:1 · Below AA
Aa On black · 7.27:1 · 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: #184651 at 3.57:1.
Blue
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 151, 179, 212 · HSL 212.5°, 41.5%, 71.2%. 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 #97B3D4.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#97B3D49.71:1 · AAA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 71.9, -2, -19.8
- Relative luminance
- 0.4357
- HSL saturation
- 41.5%
- HSL lightness
- 71.2%
Aa On white · 2.16:1 · Below AA
Aa On black · 9.71:1 · 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: #184651 at 4.78:1.
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