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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: #A2B280 at 1.67:1.
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: #B2665E at 1.79:1.
Terracotta
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 150, 122, 103 · HSL 24.3°, 18.6%, 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 #967A67.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#967A675.28:1 · AA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 53.4, 7.9, 14.5
- Relative luminance
- 0.2138
- HSL saturation
- 18.6%
- HSL lightness
- 49.6%
Aa On white · 3.98:1 · Below AA
Aa On black · 5.28:1 · 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: #A2B280 at 1.75:1.
Cyan
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 37, 148, 188 · HSL 195.9°, 67.1%, 44.1%. 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 #2594BC.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#2594BC6.04:1 · AA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 57.3, -16.3, -29.4
- Relative luminance
- 0.252
- HSL saturation
- 67.1%
- HSL lightness
- 44.1%
Aa On white · 3.48:1 · Below AA
Aa On black · 6.04:1 · 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: #A2B280 at 1.53:1.
Muted Lime
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 162, 178, 128 · HSL 79.2°, 24.5%, 60%. 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 #A2B280.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#A2B2809.22:1 · AAA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 70.2, -14.3, 23.8
- Relative luminance
- 0.4108
- HSL saturation
- 24.5%
- HSL lightness
- 60%
Aa On white · 2.28:1 · Below AA
Aa On black · 9.22:1 · 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: #B2665E at 1.86:1.
Red
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 178, 102, 94 · HSL 5.7°, 35.3%, 53.3%. 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 #B2665E.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#B2665E4.96:1 · AA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 51.6, 29.6, 17.8
- Relative luminance
- 0.1978
- HSL saturation
- 35.3%
- HSL lightness
- 53.3%
Aa On white · 4.24:1 · Below AA
Aa On black · 4.96:1 · 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: #A2B280 at 1.86:1.
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