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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: #BFA4BD at 1.68:1.
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 140, 135, 181 · HSL 246.5°, 23.7%, 62%. 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 #8C87B5.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#8C87B56.25:1 · AA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 58.3, 11.9, -23.4
- Relative luminance
- 0.2624
- HSL saturation
- 23.7%
- HSL lightness
- 62%
Aa On white · 3.36:1 · Below AA
Aa On black · 6.25:1 · 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: #BFA4BD at 1.48:1.
Muted Lime
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 134, 142, 106 · HSL 73.3°, 14.5%, 48.6%. 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 #868E6A.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#868E6A6.09:1 · AA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 57.5, -9.4, 18.3
- Relative luminance
- 0.2545
- HSL saturation
- 14.5%
- HSL lightness
- 48.6%
Aa On white · 3.45:1 · Below AA
Aa On black · 6.09:1 · 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: #BFA4BD at 1.52:1.
Cyan
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 60, 141, 171 · HSL 196.2°, 48.1%, 45.3%. 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 #3C8DAB.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#3C8DAB5.59:1 · AA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 55, -15.1, -23.1
- Relative luminance
- 0.2295
- HSL saturation
- 48.1%
- HSL lightness
- 45.3%
Aa On white · 3.76:1 · Below AA
Aa On black · 5.59:1 · 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: #BFA4BD at 1.66:1.
Muted Magenta
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 191, 164, 189 · HSL 304.4°, 17.4%, 69.6%. 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 #BFA4BD.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#BFA4BD9.26:1 · AAA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 70.4, 14.3, -9.2
- Relative luminance
- 0.413
- HSL saturation
- 17.4%
- HSL lightness
- 69.6%
Aa On white · 2.27:1 · Below AA
Aa On black · 9.26:1 · 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 1.68:1.
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