Metallic Study — Futuristic WhisperA study in color.
Start with the whole. Fall for the details.
Cyan
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 72, 185, 187 · HSL 181°, 45.8%, 50.8%. 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 #48B9BB.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#48B9BB8.93:1 · AAA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 69.2, -30.8, -10.5
- Relative luminance
- 0.3966
- HSL saturation
- 45.8%
- HSL lightness
- 50.8%
Aa On white · 2.35:1 · Below AA
Aa On black · 8.93:1 · 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: #3B9092 at 1.60:1.
Cyan
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 73, 187, 211 · HSL 190.4°, 61.1%, 55.7%. 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 #49BBD3.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#49BBD39.33:1 · AAA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 70.6, -24.6, -21.5
- Relative luminance
- 0.4166
- HSL saturation
- 61.1%
- HSL lightness
- 55.7%
Aa On white · 2.25:1 · Below AA
Aa On black · 9.33:1 · 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: #3B9092 at 1.67:1.
Cyan
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 88, 197, 241 · HSL 197.3°, 84.5%, 64.5%. 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 #58C5F1.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#58C5F110.67:1 · AAA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 75, -18.2, -31
- Relative luminance
- 0.4836
- HSL saturation
- 84.5%
- HSL lightness
- 64.5%
Aa On white · 1.97:1 · Below AA
Aa On black · 10.67:1 · 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: #3B9092 at 1.91:1.
Cyan
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 59, 144, 146 · HSL 181.4°, 42.4%, 40.2%. 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 #3B9092.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#3B90925.59:1 · AA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 55, -24.6, -8.7
- Relative luminance
- 0.2295
- HSL saturation
- 42.4%
- HSL lightness
- 40.2%
Aa On white · 3.76:1 · Below AA
Aa On black · 5.59:1 · 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: #40DFFD at 2.36:1.
Cyan
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 64, 223, 253 · HSL 189.5°, 97.9%, 62.2%. 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 #40DFFD.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#40DFFD13.19:1 · AAA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 82.4, -30.7, -26.3
- Relative luminance
- 0.6096
- HSL saturation
- 97.9%
- HSL lightness
- 62.2%
Aa On white · 1.59:1 · Below AA
Aa On black · 13.19:1 · 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: #3B9092 at 2.36:1.
Give these colors
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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