River ExplorationA study in color.
Start with the whole. Fall for the details.
Dark Cyan
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 16, 86, 79 · HSL 174°, 68.6%, 20%. 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 #10564F.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#10564F8.52:1 · AAA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 32.5, -22.5, -1.9
- Relative luminance
- 0.0733
- HSL saturation
- 68.6%
- HSL lightness
- 20%
Aa On white · 8.52:1 · AAA
Aa On black · 2.47:1 · 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: #75E6DA at 5.71:1.
Light Rich Cyan
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 33, 182, 168 · HSL 174.4°, 69.3%, 42.2%. 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 #21B6A8.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#21B6A88.32:1 · AAA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 67, -39.8, -3.5
- Relative luminance
- 0.3661
- HSL saturation
- 69.3%
- HSL lightness
- 42.2%
Aa On white · 2.52:1 · Below AA
Aa On black · 8.32:1 · 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: #10564F at 3.37:1.
Pale Rich Cyan
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 48, 217, 200 · HSL 174°, 69%, 52%. 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 #30D9C8.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#30D9C811.88:1 · AAA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 78.7, -44.9, -3.6
- Relative luminance
- 0.5442
- HSL saturation
- 69%
- HSL lightness
- 52%
Aa On white · 1.77:1 · Below AA
Aa On black · 11.88:1 · 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: #10564F at 4.82:1.
Cream Medium Cyan
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 117, 230, 218 · HSL 173.6°, 69.3%, 68%. 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 #75E6DA.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#75E6DA14.09:1 · AAA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 84.7, -35.1, -4.1
- Relative luminance
- 0.6544
- HSL saturation
- 69.3%
- HSL lightness
- 68%
Aa On white · 1.49:1 · Below AA
Aa On black · 14.09:1 · 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: #10564F at 5.71:1.
Give these colors
somewhere to live.
Try the complete palette in QRCO’s brand, type and interface previews. Keep the colors you love and explore the rest.
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