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Blue
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 53, 79, 188 · HSL 228.4°, 56%, 47.3%. 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 #354FBC.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#354FBC7.01:1 · AAA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 37.8, 27.9, -60.3
- Relative luminance
- 0.0998
- HSL saturation
- 56%
- HSL lightness
- 47.3%
Aa On white · 7.01:1 · AAA
Aa On black · 3.00:1 · 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: #98AFC8 at 3.10:1.
Violet
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 153, 135, 214 · HSL 253.7°, 49.1%, 68.4%. 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 #9987D6.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#9987D66.79:1 · AA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 60.7, 23.9, -38.1
- Relative luminance
- 0.2896
- HSL saturation
- 49.1%
- HSL lightness
- 68.4%
Aa On white · 3.09:1 · Below AA
Aa On black · 6.79:1 · 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: #354FBC at 2.27:1.
Muted Yellow
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 168, 170, 140 · HSL 64°, 15%, 60.8%. 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 #A8AA8C.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#A8AA8C8.79:1 · AAA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 68.7, -6, 15.3
- Relative luminance
- 0.3897
- HSL saturation
- 15%
- HSL lightness
- 60.8%
Aa On white · 2.39:1 · Below AA
Aa On black · 8.79:1 · 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: #354FBC at 2.94:1.
Cyan
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 70, 184, 217 · HSL 193.5°, 65.9%, 56.3%. 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 #46B8D9.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#46B8D99.12:1 · AAA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 69.9, -21.7, -26
- Relative luminance
- 0.4059
- HSL saturation
- 65.9%
- HSL lightness
- 56.3%
Aa On white · 2.30:1 · Below AA
Aa On black · 9.12:1 · 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: #354FBC at 3.04:1.
Muted Blue
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 118, 120, 151 · HSL 236.4°, 13.7%, 52.7%. 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 #767897.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#7678974.90:1 · AA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 51.3, 6.2, -17
- Relative luminance
- 0.1952
- HSL saturation
- 13.7%
- HSL lightness
- 52.7%
Aa On white · 4.28:1 · Below AA
Aa On black · 4.90:1 · 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: #98AFC8 at 1.90:1.
Muted Blue
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 152, 175, 200 · HSL 211.2°, 30.4%, 69%. 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 #98AFC8.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#98AFC89.30:1 · AAA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 70.5, -2.4, -15.3
- Relative luminance
- 0.4151
- HSL saturation
- 30.4%
- HSL lightness
- 69%
Aa On white · 2.26:1 · Below AA
Aa On black · 9.30:1 · 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: #354FBC at 3.10:1.
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