Linear Study — Marshmallow QuietudeA study in color.
Start with the whole. Fall for the details.
Deep Cyan
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 3, 92, 115 · HSL 192.3°, 94.9%, 23.1%. 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 #035C73.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#035C737.55:1 · AAA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 35.8, -14.2, -19.6
- Relative luminance
- 0.0891
- HSL saturation
- 94.9%
- HSL lightness
- 23.1%
Aa On white · 7.55:1 · AAA
Aa On black · 2.78:1 · 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: #E8F5FF at 6.81:1.
Cyan
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 35, 131, 167 · HSL 196.4°, 65.3%, 39.6%. 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 #2383A7.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#2383A74.88:1 · AA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 51.1, -14.5, -26.9
- Relative luminance
- 0.1938
- HSL saturation
- 65.3%
- HSL lightness
- 39.6%
Aa On white · 4.31:1 · Below AA
Aa On black · 4.88:1 · 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: #E8F5FF at 3.88:1.
Blue
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 63, 170, 227 · HSL 200.9°, 74.5%, 56.9%. 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 #3FAAE3.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#3FAAE38.07:1 · AAA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 66, -12, -37.5
- Relative luminance
- 0.3535
- HSL saturation
- 74.5%
- HSL lightness
- 56.9%
Aa On white · 2.60:1 · Below AA
Aa On black · 8.07:1 · 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: #035C73 at 2.90:1.
Light Blue
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 154, 206, 255 · HSL 209.1°, 100%, 80.2%. 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 #9ACEFF.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#9ACEFF12.65:1 · AAA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 80.9, -4.8, -29.3
- Relative luminance
- 0.5823
- HSL saturation
- 100%
- HSL lightness
- 80.2%
Aa On white · 1.66:1 · Below AA
Aa On black · 12.65:1 · 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: #035C73 at 4.55:1.
Light Blue
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 232, 245, 255 · HSL 206.1°, 100%, 95.5%. 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 #E8F5FF.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#E8F5FF18.94:1 · AAA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 95.9, -2.4, -6.3
- Relative luminance
- 0.8968
- HSL saturation
- 100%
- HSL lightness
- 95.5%
Aa On white · 1.11:1 · Below AA
Aa On black · 18.94:1 · 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: #035C73 at 6.81:1.
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somewhere to live.
Try the complete palette in QRCO’s brand, type and interface previews. Keep the colors you love and explore the rest.
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