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Muted Cyan
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 69, 123, 123 · HSL 180°, 28.1%, 37.6%. 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 #457B7B.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#457B7B4.80:1 · AA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 48.1, -17.9, -5.6
- Relative luminance
- 0.1686
- HSL saturation
- 28.1%
- HSL lightness
- 37.6%
Aa On white · 4.80:1 · AA
Aa On black · 4.37:1 · 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: #6A9AB2 at 1.57:1.
Cyan
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 34, 145, 165 · HSL 189.2°, 65.8%, 39%. 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 #2291A5.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#2291A55.66:1 · AA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 55.4, -22.8, -19.2
- Relative luminance
- 0.2331
- HSL saturation
- 65.8%
- HSL lightness
- 39%
Aa On white · 3.71:1 · Below AA
Aa On black · 5.66:1 · 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: #457B7B at 1.29:1.
Muted Blue
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 106, 154, 178 · HSL 200°, 31.9%, 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 #6A9AB2.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#6A9AB26.88:1 · AA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 61.1, -9.8, -17.6
- Relative luminance
- 0.2939
- HSL saturation
- 31.9%
- HSL lightness
- 55.7%
Aa On white · 3.05:1 · Below AA
Aa On black · 6.88:1 · 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: #457B7B at 1.57:1.
Muted Cyan
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 90, 138, 139 · HSL 181.2°, 21.4%, 44.9%. 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 #5A8A8B.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#5A8A8B5.44:1 · AA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 54.3, -15.9, -5.7
- Relative luminance
- 0.2221
- HSL saturation
- 21.4%
- HSL lightness
- 44.9%
Aa On white · 3.86:1 · Below AA
Aa On black · 5.44:1 · 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: #6A9AB2 at 1.26:1.
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