Technology — Nostalgic GraceA 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: #8CBEC1 at 3.42:1.
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.
Teal
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 60, 146, 125 · HSL 165.3°, 41.7%, 40.4%. 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 #3C927D.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#3C927D5.60:1 · AA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 55.1, -31.2, 3.4
- Relative luminance
- 0.23
- HSL saturation
- 41.7%
- HSL lightness
- 40.4%
Aa On white · 3.75:1 · Below AA
Aa On black · 5.60:1 · 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 1.87:1.
Cyan
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 137, 180, 198 · HSL 197.7°, 34.9%, 65.7%. 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 #89B4C6.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#89B4C69.41:1 · AAA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 70.9, -10, -13.8
- Relative luminance
- 0.4204
- HSL saturation
- 34.9%
- HSL lightness
- 65.7%
Aa On white · 2.23:1 · Below AA
Aa On black · 9.41:1 · 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 3.14:1.
Muted Green
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 150, 173, 150 · HSL 120°, 12.3%, 63.3%. 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 #96AD96.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#96AD968.71:1 · AAA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 68.4, -12.5, 9.2
- Relative luminance
- 0.3857
- HSL saturation
- 12.3%
- HSL lightness
- 63.3%
Aa On white · 2.41:1 · Below AA
Aa On black · 8.71:1 · 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 2.91:1.
Muted Cyan
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 140, 190, 193 · HSL 183.4°, 29.9%, 65.3%. 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 #8CBEC1.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#8CBEC110.25:1 · AAA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 73.7, -15.6, -6.8
- Relative luminance
- 0.4625
- HSL saturation
- 29.9%
- HSL lightness
- 65.3%
Aa On white · 2.05:1 · Below AA
Aa On black · 10.25:1 · 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 3.42:1.
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