Triad Plus Split Study — Multi ToneA study in color.
Start with the whole. Fall for the details.
Cyan
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 83, 211, 213 · HSL 180.9°, 60.7%, 58%. 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 #53D3D5.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#53D3D511.65:1 · AAA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 78, -34.1, -11.5
- Relative luminance
- 0.5323
- HSL saturation
- 60.7%
- HSL lightness
- 58%
Aa On white · 1.80:1 · Below AA
Aa On black · 11.65:1 · 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: #A17937 at 2.20:1.
Violet
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 203, 123, 236 · HSL 282.5°, 74.8%, 70.4%. 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 #CB7BEC.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#CB7BEC7.58:1 · AAA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 64.1, 49.7, -44.8
- Relative luminance
- 0.3292
- HSL saturation
- 74.8%
- HSL lightness
- 70.4%
Aa On white · 2.77:1 · Below AA
Aa On black · 7.58:1 · 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: #53D3D5 at 1.54:1.
Warm Brown
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 161, 121, 55 · HSL 37.4°, 49.1%, 42.4%. 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 #A17937.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#A179375.31:1 · AA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 53.5, 8.4, 41.3
- Relative luminance
- 0.2153
- HSL saturation
- 49.1%
- HSL lightness
- 42.4%
Aa On white · 3.96:1 · Below AA
Aa On black · 5.31:1 · 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: #53D3D5 at 2.20:1.
Rose
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 225, 128, 177 · HSL 329.7°, 61.8%, 69.2%. 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 #E180B1.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#E180B17.92:1 · AAA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 65.5, 43.5, -9.4
- Relative luminance
- 0.3462
- HSL saturation
- 61.8%
- HSL lightness
- 69.2%
Aa On white · 2.65:1 · Below AA
Aa On black · 7.92:1 · 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: #A17937 at 1.49:1.
Give these colors
somewhere to live.
Try the complete palette in QRCO’s brand, type and interface previews. Keep the colors you love and explore the rest.
Use this palette ↗