Marshmallow MythA study in color.
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Dark Chartreuse
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 79, 61, 32 · HSL 37°, 42.3%, 21.8%. 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 #4F3D20.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#4F3D2010.39:1 · AAA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 27, 3.8, 20.7
- Relative luminance
- 0.051
- HSL saturation
- 42.3%
- HSL lightness
- 21.8%
Aa On white · 10.39:1 · AAA
Aa On black · 2.02:1 · 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: #92C7F0 at 5.76:1.
Light Bright Emerald
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 92, 216, 90 · HSL 119°, 61.8%, 60%. 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 #5CD85A.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#5CD85A11.43:1 · AAA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 77.4, -58.9, 51
- Relative luminance
- 0.5213
- HSL saturation
- 61.8%
- HSL lightness
- 60%
Aa On white · 1.84:1 · Below AA
Aa On black · 11.43:1 · 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: #4F3D20 at 5.65:1.
Blue
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 76, 132, 156 · HSL 198°, 34.5%, 45.5%. 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 #4C849C.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#4C849C5.09:1 · AA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 52.3, -11.5, -18.5
- Relative luminance
- 0.2044
- HSL saturation
- 34.5%
- HSL lightness
- 45.5%
Aa On white · 4.13:1 · Below AA
Aa On black · 5.09:1 · 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: #4F3D20 at 2.52:1.
Light Subtle Sapphire
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 146, 199, 240 · HSL 206.2°, 75.8%, 75.7%. 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 #92C7F0.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#92C7F011.65:1 · AAA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 78, -7.1, -25.7
- Relative luminance
- 0.5325
- HSL saturation
- 75.8%
- HSL lightness
- 75.7%
Aa On white · 1.80:1 · Below AA
Aa On black · 11.65:1 · 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: #4F3D20 at 5.76:1.
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