Technology — Nostalgic Bloom QuietudeA study in color.
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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: #7FADAF at 2.84:1.
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 Cyan
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 127, 173, 175 · HSL 182.5°, 23.1%, 59.2%. 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 #7FADAF.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#7FADAF8.50:1 · AAA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 67.6, -14.8, -6
- Relative luminance
- 0.3749
- HSL saturation
- 23.1%
- HSL lightness
- 59.2%
Aa On white · 2.47:1 · Below AA
Aa On black · 8.50:1 · 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 2.84:1.
Muted Blue
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 128, 128, 163 · HSL 240°, 16%, 57.1%. 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 #8080A3.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#8080A35.53:1 · AA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 54.7, 7.7, -18.6
- Relative luminance
- 0.2267
- HSL saturation
- 16%
- HSL lightness
- 57.1%
Aa On white · 3.79:1 · Below AA
Aa On black · 5.53:1 · 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 1.85:1.
Muted Cyan
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 106, 152, 169 · HSL 196.2°, 26.8%, 53.9%. 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 #6A98A9.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#6A98A96.68:1 · AA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 60.2, -11.1, -13.8
- Relative luminance
- 0.2839
- HSL saturation
- 26.8%
- HSL lightness
- 53.9%
Aa On white · 3.15:1 · Below AA
Aa On black · 6.68:1 · 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 2.23:1.
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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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