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Dusty Rose
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 209, 91, 128 · HSL 341.2°, 56.2%, 58.8%. 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 #D15B80.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#D15B805.52:1 · AA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 54.7, 50.1, 2.7
- Relative luminance
- 0.226
- HSL saturation
- 56.2%
- HSL lightness
- 58.8%
Aa On white · 3.80:1 · Below AA
Aa On black · 5.52:1 · 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: #C9B179 at 1.82:1.
Teal
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 103, 183, 165 · HSL 166.5°, 35.7%, 56.1%. 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 #67B7A5.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#67B7A58.89:1 · AAA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 69.1, -28.9, 1.5
- Relative luminance
- 0.3947
- HSL saturation
- 35.7%
- HSL lightness
- 56.1%
Aa On white · 2.36:1 · Below AA
Aa On black · 8.89:1 · 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: #D15B80 at 1.61:1.
Muted Blue
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 137, 128, 183 · HSL 249.8°, 27.6%, 61%. 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 #8980B7.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#8980B75.84:1 · AA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 56.3, 15.5, -27.7
- Relative luminance
- 0.2418
- HSL saturation
- 27.6%
- HSL lightness
- 61%
Aa On white · 3.60:1 · Below AA
Aa On black · 5.84:1 · 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: #C9B179 at 1.72:1.
Orange
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 201, 177, 121 · HSL 42°, 42.6%, 63.1%. 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 #C9B179.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#C9B17910.05:1 · AAA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 73.1, 0.8, 31.8
- Relative luminance
- 0.4524
- HSL saturation
- 42.6%
- HSL lightness
- 63.1%
Aa On white · 2.09:1 · Below AA
Aa On black · 10.05:1 · 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: #D15B80 at 1.82:1.
Blush Pink
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 199, 141, 135 · HSL 5.6°, 36.4%, 65.5%. 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 #C78D87.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#C78D877.59:1 · AAA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 64.1, 21.2, 12
- Relative luminance
- 0.3294
- HSL saturation
- 36.4%
- HSL lightness
- 65.5%
Aa On white · 2.77:1 · Below AA
Aa On black · 7.59:1 · 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: #D15B80 at 1.37:1.
Muted Blue
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 127, 163, 181 · HSL 200°, 26.7%, 60.4%. 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 #7FA3B5.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#7FA3B57.81:1 · AAA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 65, -8, -13.3
- Relative luminance
- 0.3404
- HSL saturation
- 26.7%
- HSL lightness
- 60.4%
Aa On white · 2.69:1 · Below AA
Aa On black · 7.81:1 · 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: #D15B80 at 1.41:1.
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