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Deep Cyan
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 18, 85, 104 · HSL 193.3°, 70.5%, 23.9%. 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 #125568.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#1255688.32:1 · AAA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 33.2, -13, -16.7
- Relative luminance
- 0.0763
- HSL saturation
- 70.5%
- HSL lightness
- 23.9%
Aa On white · 8.32:1 · AAA
Aa On black · 2.53:1 · 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: #B49BD3 at 3.39:1.
Cyan
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 54, 170, 181 · HSL 185.2°, 54%, 46.1%. 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 #36AAB5.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#36AAB57.57:1 · AAA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 64.1, -28, -15
- Relative luminance
- 0.3287
- HSL saturation
- 54%
- HSL lightness
- 46.1%
Aa On white · 2.77:1 · Below AA
Aa On black · 7.57:1 · 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: #125568 at 3.00:1.
Violet
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 180, 155, 211 · HSL 266.8°, 38.9%, 71.8%. 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 #B49BD3.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#B49BD38.57:1 · AAA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 67.9, 20.1, -25.2
- Relative luminance
- 0.3785
- HSL saturation
- 38.9%
- HSL lightness
- 71.8%
Aa On white · 2.45:1 · Below AA
Aa On black · 8.57:1 · 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: #125568 at 3.39:1.
Blue
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 104, 151, 181 · HSL 203.4°, 34.2%, 55.9%. 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 #6897B5.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#6897B56.68:1 · AA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 60.3, -7.9, -20.6
- Relative luminance
- 0.2841
- HSL saturation
- 34.2%
- HSL lightness
- 55.9%
Aa On white · 3.14:1 · 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: #125568 at 2.65:1.
Blue
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 121, 141, 187 · HSL 221.8°, 32.7%, 60.4%. 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 #798DBB.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#798DBB6.34:1 · AA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 58.7, 4.2, -26.3
- Relative luminance
- 0.267
- HSL saturation
- 32.7%
- HSL lightness
- 60.4%
Aa On white · 3.31:1 · Below AA
Aa On black · 6.34:1 · 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: #125568 at 2.51:1.
Cyan
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 69, 174, 193 · HSL 189.2°, 50%, 51.4%. 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 #45AEC1.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#45AEC18.08:1 · AAA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 66, -24.1, -18.6
- Relative luminance
- 0.3539
- HSL saturation
- 50%
- HSL lightness
- 51.4%
Aa On white · 2.60:1 · Below AA
Aa On black · 8.08:1 · 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: #125568 at 3.20:1.
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