Pale EssenceA study in color.
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Pale Teal
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 141, 186, 170 · HSL 158.7°, 24.6%, 64.1%. 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 #8DBAAA.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#8DBAAA9.74:1 · AAA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 72, -18.3, 3.3
- Relative luminance
- 0.4368
- HSL saturation
- 24.6%
- HSL lightness
- 64.1%
Aa On white · 2.16:1 · Below AA
Aa On black · 9.74:1 · 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: #E8E9E3 at 1.77:1.
Pale Faded Teal
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 123, 204, 177 · HSL 160°, 44.3%, 64.1%. 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 #7BCCB1.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#7BCCB111.11:1 · AAA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 76.4, -31, 5.7
- Relative luminance
- 0.5057
- HSL saturation
- 44.3%
- HSL lightness
- 64.1%
Aa On white · 1.89:1 · Below AA
Aa On black · 11.11:1 · 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: #E8E9E3 at 1.55:1.
Pale Rich Cyan
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 53, 188, 173 · HSL 173.3°, 56%, 47.3%. 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 #35BCAD.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#35BCAD8.95:1 · AAA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 69.3, -38.9, -2.8
- Relative luminance
- 0.3974
- HSL saturation
- 56%
- HSL lightness
- 47.3%
Aa On white · 2.35:1 · Below AA
Aa On black · 8.95:1 · 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: #E8E9E3 at 1.92:1.
Pearl
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 232, 233, 227 · HSL 70°, 12%, 90.2%. 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 #E8E9E3.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#E8E9E317.20:1 · AAA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 92.1, -1.4, 2.8
- Relative luminance
- 0.8098
- HSL saturation
- 12%
- HSL lightness
- 90.2%
Aa On white · 1.22:1 · Below AA
Aa On black · 17.20:1 · 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: #35BCAD at 1.92:1.
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