Spiral Study — Grapefruit NarrativeA study in color.
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Rose
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 144, 24, 56 · HSL 344°, 71.4%, 32.9%. 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 #901838.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#9018388.85:1 · AAA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 31.5, 49.8, 13.2
- Relative luminance
- 0.0687
- HSL saturation
- 71.4%
- HSL lightness
- 32.9%
Aa On white · 8.85:1 · AAA
Aa On black · 2.37:1 · 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: #E19BC4 at 4.08:1.
Deep Green
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 30, 106, 64 · HSL 146.8°, 55.9%, 26.7%. 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 #1E6A40.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#1E6A406.58:1 · AA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 39.5, -33.6, 17.1
- Relative luminance
- 0.1095
- HSL saturation
- 55.9%
- HSL lightness
- 26.7%
Aa On white · 6.58:1 · AA
Aa On black · 3.19:1 · 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: #E19BC4 at 3.04:1.
Blue
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 56, 106, 224 · HSL 222.1°, 73%, 54.9%. 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 #386AE0.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#386AE04.88:1 · AA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 47.7, 24.2, -65
- Relative luminance
- 0.1653
- HSL saturation
- 73%
- HSL lightness
- 54.9%
Aa On white · 4.88:1 · AA
Aa On black · 4.31:1 · 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: #E19BC4 at 2.25:1.
Warm Brown
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 193, 115, 21 · HSL 32.8°, 80.4%, 42%. 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 #C17315.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#C173155.73:1 · AA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 55.7, 24.5, 58.4
- Relative luminance
- 0.2365
- HSL saturation
- 80.4%
- HSL lightness
- 42%
Aa On white · 3.66:1 · Below AA
Aa On black · 5.73:1 · 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: #901838 at 2.41:1.
Cyan
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 68, 169, 176 · HSL 183.9°, 44.3%, 47.8%. 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 #44A9B0.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#44A9B07.55:1 · AAA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 63.9, -26.8, -12.3
- Relative luminance
- 0.3274
- HSL saturation
- 44.3%
- HSL lightness
- 47.8%
Aa On white · 2.78:1 · Below AA
Aa On black · 7.55:1 · 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: #901838 at 3.18:1.
Dusty Rose
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 225, 155, 196 · HSL 324.9°, 53.8%, 74.5%. 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 #E19BC4.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#E19BC49.69:1 · AAA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 71.9, 32.2, -10.5
- Relative luminance
- 0.4344
- HSL saturation
- 53.8%
- HSL lightness
- 74.5%
Aa On white · 2.17:1 · Below AA
Aa On black · 9.69:1 · 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: #901838 at 4.08:1.
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