Ocean — Aged Ember WhisperA study in color.
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Deep Blue
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 32, 60, 101 · HSL 215.7°, 51.9%, 26.1%. 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 #203C65.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#203C6511.08:1 · AAA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 25.2, 4.1, -27.3
- Relative luminance
- 0.0448
- HSL saturation
- 51.9%
- HSL lightness
- 26.1%
Aa On white · 11.08:1 · AAA
Aa On black · 1.90:1 · 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: #71C3C7 at 5.45:1.
Blue
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 107, 166, 200 · HSL 201.9°, 45.8%, 60.2%. 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 #6BA6C8.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#6BA6C87.91:1 · AAA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 65.4, -10, -23.3
- Relative luminance
- 0.3457
- HSL saturation
- 45.8%
- HSL lightness
- 60.2%
Aa On white · 2.65:1 · Below AA
Aa On black · 7.91:1 · 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: #203C65 at 4.17:1.
Muted Lime
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 161, 164, 133 · HSL 65.8°, 14.6%, 58.2%. 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 #A1A485.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#A1A4858.16:1 · AAA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 66.4, -6.5, 15.8
- Relative luminance
- 0.3582
- HSL saturation
- 14.6%
- HSL lightness
- 58.2%
Aa On white · 2.57:1 · Below AA
Aa On black · 8.16:1 · 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: #203C65 at 4.31:1.
Muted Teal
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 90, 154, 136 · HSL 163.1°, 26.2%, 47.8%. 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 #5A9A88.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#5A9A886.41:1 · AA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 59, -25, 3
- Relative luminance
- 0.2706
- HSL saturation
- 26.2%
- HSL lightness
- 47.8%
Aa On white · 3.27:1 · Below AA
Aa On black · 6.41:1 · 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: #203C65 at 3.38:1.
Gray
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 128, 128, 154 · HSL 240°, 11.4%, 55.3%. 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 #80809A.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#80809A5.47:1 · AA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 54.4, 5.6, -13.9
- Relative luminance
- 0.2236
- HSL saturation
- 11.4%
- HSL lightness
- 55.3%
Aa On white · 3.84:1 · Below AA
Aa On black · 5.47:1 · 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: #203C65 at 2.89:1.
Cyan
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 113, 195, 199 · HSL 182.8°, 43.4%, 61.2%. 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 #71C3C7.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#71C3C710.33:1 · AAA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 74, -24, -9.8
- Relative luminance
- 0.4666
- HSL saturation
- 43.4%
- HSL lightness
- 61.2%
Aa On white · 2.03:1 · Below AA
Aa On black · 10.33:1 · 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: #203C65 at 5.45:1.
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