Pearl ExplorationA study in color.
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Gentle Sapphire
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 34, 124, 157 · HSL 196.1°, 64.4%, 37.5%. 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 #227C9D.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#227C9D4.73:1 · AA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 48.5, -14.3, -25.1
- Relative luminance
- 0.1719
- HSL saturation
- 64.4%
- HSL lightness
- 37.5%
Aa On white · 4.73:1 · AA
Aa On black · 4.44:1 · 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: #FEF9EF at 4.51:1.
Soft Medium Cyan
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 23, 195, 178 · HSL 174.1°, 78.9%, 42.7%. 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 #17C3B2.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#17C3B29.49:1 · AAA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 71.2, -43.4, -2.8
- Relative luminance
- 0.4243
- HSL saturation
- 78.9%
- HSL lightness
- 42.7%
Aa On white · 2.21:1 · Below AA
Aa On black · 9.49:1 · 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: #227C9D at 2.14:1.
Ghost Rich Chartreuse
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 255, 203, 119 · HSL 37.1°, 100%, 73.3%. 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 #FFCB77.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#FFCB7714.06:1 · AAA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 84.6, 8.8, 48.5
- Relative luminance
- 0.653
- HSL saturation
- 100%
- HSL lightness
- 73.3%
Aa On white · 1.49:1 · Below AA
Aa On black · 14.06:1 · 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: #227C9D at 3.17:1.
Pearl
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 254, 249, 239 · HSL 40°, 88.2%, 96.7%. 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 #FEF9EF.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#FEF9EF20.01:1 · AAA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 98.1, 0, 5.4
- Relative luminance
- 0.9505
- HSL saturation
- 88.2%
- HSL lightness
- 96.7%
Aa On white · 1.05:1 · Below AA
Aa On black · 20.01:1 · 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: #227C9D at 4.51:1.
Soft Vivid Crimson
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 254, 109, 115 · HSL 357.5°, 98.6%, 71.2%. 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 #FE6D73.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#FE6D737.65:1 · AAA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 64.4, 55.7, 24.8
- Relative luminance
- 0.3325
- HSL saturation
- 98.6%
- HSL lightness
- 71.2%
Aa On white · 2.75:1 · Below AA
Aa On black · 7.65:1 · 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: #FEF9EF at 2.62:1.
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