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Deep Blue
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 19, 60, 85 · HSL 202.7°, 63.5%, 20.4%. 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 #133C55.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#133C5511.63:1 · AAA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 23.8, -4.6, -19.2
- Relative luminance
- 0.0403
- HSL saturation
- 63.5%
- HSL lightness
- 20.4%
Aa On white · 11.63:1 · AAA
Aa On black · 1.81:1 · 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: #88BCDA at 5.68:1.
Cyan
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 84, 175, 176 · HSL 180.7°, 36.8%, 51%. 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 #54AFB0.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#54AFB08.14:1 · AAA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 66.3, -26.7, -8.8
- Relative luminance
- 0.3568
- HSL saturation
- 36.8%
- HSL lightness
- 51%
Aa On white · 2.58:1 · Below AA
Aa On black · 8.14:1 · 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: #133C55 at 4.51:1.
Muted Blue
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 118, 131, 157 · HSL 220°, 16.6%, 53.9%. 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 #76839D.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#76839D5.50:1 · AA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 54.6, 1.3, -15.5
- Relative luminance
- 0.2252
- HSL saturation
- 16.6%
- HSL lightness
- 53.9%
Aa On white · 3.82:1 · Below AA
Aa On black · 5.50:1 · 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: #133C55 at 3.05:1.
Blue
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 136, 188, 218 · HSL 202°, 52.6%, 69.4%. 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 #88BCDA.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#88BCDA10.25:1 · AAA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 73.7, -9.6, -20.4
- Relative luminance
- 0.4626
- HSL saturation
- 52.6%
- HSL lightness
- 69.4%
Aa On white · 2.05:1 · Below AA
Aa On black · 10.25:1 · 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: #133C55 at 5.68:1.
Muted Green
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 131, 160, 141 · HSL 140.7°, 13.2%, 57.1%. 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 #83A08D.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#83A08D7.38:1 · AAA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 63.3, -14, 6.6
- Relative luminance
- 0.3189
- HSL saturation
- 13.2%
- HSL lightness
- 57.1%
Aa On white · 2.85:1 · Below AA
Aa On black · 7.38:1 · 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: #133C55 at 4.09:1.
Cyan
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 25, 133, 148 · HSL 187.3°, 71.1%, 33.9%. 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 #198594.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#1985944.82:1 · AA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 50.8, -23.2, -16.3
- Relative luminance
- 0.1912
- HSL saturation
- 71.1%
- HSL lightness
- 33.9%
Aa On white · 4.35:1 · Below AA
Aa On black · 4.82:1 · 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: #133C55 at 2.67:1.
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