Spiral Study — Summit SpectrumA study in color.
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Blue
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 21, 86, 134 · HSL 205.5°, 72.9%, 30.4%. 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 #155686.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#1556867.76:1 · AAA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 35.1, -1.6, -32.4
- Relative luminance
- 0.0854
- HSL saturation
- 72.9%
- HSL lightness
- 30.4%
Aa On white · 7.76:1 · AAA
Aa On black · 2.71:1 · 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: #6FD3F9 at 4.57:1.
Warm Brown
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 191, 56, 10 · HSL 15.2°, 90%, 39.4%. 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 #BF380A.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#BF380A5.55:1 · AA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 44.1, 52.2, 53
- Relative luminance
- 0.1393
- HSL saturation
- 90%
- HSL lightness
- 39.4%
Aa On white · 5.55:1 · AA
Aa On black · 3.79:1 · 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: #6FD3F9 at 3.27:1.
Teal
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 4, 142, 129 · HSL 174.3°, 94.5%, 28.6%. 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 #048E81.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#048E815.19:1 · AA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 52.9, -34.9, -2.2
- Relative luminance
- 0.2096
- HSL saturation
- 94.5%
- HSL lightness
- 28.6%
Aa On white · 4.05:1 · Below AA
Aa On black · 5.19:1 · 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: #6FD3F9 at 2.38:1.
Violet
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 200, 118, 222 · HSL 287.3°, 61.2%, 66.7%. 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 #C876DE.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#C876DE7.10:1 · AAA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 62.1, 48.7, -40.2
- Relative luminance
- 0.3051
- HSL saturation
- 61.2%
- HSL lightness
- 66.7%
Aa On white · 2.96:1 · Below AA
Aa On black · 7.10:1 · 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: #155686 at 2.62:1.
Yellow
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 190, 176, 63 · HSL 53.4°, 50.2%, 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 #BEB03F.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#BEB03F9.47:1 · AAA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 71.1, -8.3, 57.4
- Relative luminance
- 0.4236
- HSL saturation
- 50.2%
- HSL lightness
- 49.6%
Aa On white · 2.22:1 · Below AA
Aa On black · 9.47:1 · 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: #155686 at 3.50:1.
Cyan
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 111, 211, 249 · HSL 196.5°, 92%, 70.6%. 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 #6FD3F9.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#6FD3F912.36:1 · AAA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 80.1, -18.9, -27.5
- Relative luminance
- 0.5681
- HSL saturation
- 92%
- HSL lightness
- 70.6%
Aa On white · 1.70:1 · Below AA
Aa On black · 12.36:1 · 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: #155686 at 4.57:1.
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