Macaron PromiseA study in color.
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Pale Green
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 179, 196, 166 · HSL 94°, 20.3%, 71%. 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 #B3C4A6.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#B3C4A611.36:1 · AAA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 77.2, -11.3, 13.1
- Relative luminance
- 0.5182
- HSL saturation
- 20.3%
- HSL lightness
- 71%
Aa On white · 1.85:1 · Below AA
Aa On black · 11.36:1 · 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: #0A2535 at 8.55:1.
Pale Gentle Emerald
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 136, 166, 138 · HSL 124°, 14.4%, 59.2%. 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 #88A68A.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#88A68A7.87:1 · AAA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 65.2, -16, 11.1
- Relative luminance
- 0.3434
- HSL saturation
- 14.4%
- HSL lightness
- 59.2%
Aa On white · 2.67:1 · Below AA
Aa On black · 7.87:1 · 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: #0A2535 at 5.92:1.
Gentle Teal
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 46, 118, 94 · HSL 160°, 43.9%, 32.2%. 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 #2E765E.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#2E765E5.43:1 · AA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 44.7, -28.7, 6.6
- Relative luminance
- 0.1435
- HSL saturation
- 43.9%
- HSL lightness
- 32.2%
Aa On white · 5.43:1 · AA
Aa On black · 3.87:1 · 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: #B3C4A6 at 2.94:1.
Shadow Ash Sapphire
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 10, 37, 53 · HSL 202.3°, 68.3%, 12.4%. 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 #0A2535.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#0A253515.80:1 · AAA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 13.5, -3.7, -13.4
- Relative luminance
- 0.0164
- HSL saturation
- 68.3%
- HSL lightness
- 12.4%
Aa On white · 15.80:1 · AAA
Aa On black · 1.33:1 · 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: #B3C4A6 at 8.55:1.
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