Ocean — Nostalgic EchoA study in color.
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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: #9CB7E9 at 5.74:1.
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.
Dusty Rose
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 144, 109, 134 · HSL 317.1°, 13.8%, 49.6%. 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 #906D86.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#906D864.72:1 · AA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 50.2, 18.2, -8.4
- Relative luminance
- 0.1859
- HSL saturation
- 13.8%
- HSL lightness
- 49.6%
Aa On white · 4.45:1 · Below AA
Aa On black · 4.72:1 · 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 2.61:1.
Light Blue
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 156, 183, 233 · HSL 219°, 63.6%, 76.3%. 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 #9CB7E9.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#9CB7E910.36:1 · AAA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 74.1, 2.5, -27.9
- Relative luminance
- 0.4682
- HSL saturation
- 63.6%
- HSL lightness
- 76.3%
Aa On white · 2.03:1 · Below AA
Aa On black · 10.36:1 · 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 5.74:1.
Cyan
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 76, 173, 219 · HSL 199.3°, 66.5%, 57.8%. 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 #4CADDB.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#4CADDB8.31:1 · AAA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 66.9, -14.4, -31.6
- Relative luminance
- 0.3654
- HSL saturation
- 66.5%
- HSL lightness
- 57.8%
Aa On white · 2.53:1 · Below AA
Aa On black · 8.31:1 · 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 4.60:1.
Cyan
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 90, 165, 178 · HSL 188.9°, 36.4%, 52.5%. 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 #5AA5B2.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#5AA5B27.46:1 · AAA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 63.6, -19.7, -13.9
- Relative luminance
- 0.323
- HSL saturation
- 36.4%
- HSL lightness
- 52.5%
Aa On white · 2.82:1 · Below AA
Aa On black · 7.46:1 · 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 4.13:1.
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