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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: #73C1D0 at 4.07:1.
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.
Muted Violet
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 155, 141, 174 · HSL 265.5°, 16.9%, 61.8%. 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 #9B8DAE.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#9B8DAE6.81:1 · AA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 60.8, 11.8, -15.4
- Relative luminance
- 0.2907
- HSL saturation
- 16.9%
- HSL lightness
- 61.8%
Aa On white · 3.08:1 · Below AA
Aa On black · 6.81:1 · 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 2.70:1.
Muted Blue
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 141, 174, 196 · HSL 204°, 31.8%, 66.1%. 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 #8DAEC4.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#8DAEC48.98:1 · AAA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 69.4, -6.1, -14.9
- Relative luminance
- 0.3992
- HSL saturation
- 31.8%
- HSL lightness
- 66.1%
Aa On white · 2.34:1 · Below AA
Aa On black · 8.98:1 · 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 3.56:1.
Cyan
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 115, 193, 208 · HSL 189.7°, 49.7%, 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 #73C1D0.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#73C1D010.27:1 · AAA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 73.8, -20.1, -15
- Relative luminance
- 0.4634
- HSL saturation
- 49.7%
- HSL lightness
- 63.3%
Aa On white · 2.05:1 · Below AA
Aa On black · 10.27:1 · 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 4.07:1.
Muted Blue
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 149, 164, 199 · HSL 222°, 30.9%, 68.2%. 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 #95A4C7.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#95A4C78.41:1 · AAA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 67.3, 2.5, -19.6
- Relative luminance
- 0.3706
- HSL saturation
- 30.9%
- HSL lightness
- 68.2%
Aa On white · 2.50:1 · Below AA
Aa On black · 8.41:1 · 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: #125568 at 3.33:1.
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