Vintage Study — Old School GraceA study in color.
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Teal
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 56, 126, 121 · HSL 175.7°, 38.5%, 35.7%. 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 #387E79.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#387E794.74:1 · AA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 48.4, -23.2, -4
- Relative luminance
- 0.1714
- HSL saturation
- 38.5%
- HSL lightness
- 35.7%
Aa On white · 4.74:1 · AA
Aa On black · 4.43:1 · 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: #729DA7 at 1.60:1.
Muted Cyan
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 114, 157, 167 · HSL 191.3°, 23.1%, 55.1%. 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 #729DA7.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#729DA77.10:1 · AAA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 62.1, -12, -9.9
- Relative luminance
- 0.3048
- HSL saturation
- 23.1%
- HSL lightness
- 55.1%
Aa On white · 2.96:1 · Below AA
Aa On black · 7.10:1 · 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: #387E79 at 1.60:1.
Blue
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 76, 132, 166 · HSL 202.7°, 37.2%, 47.5%. 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 #4C84A6.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#4C84A65.16:1 · AA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 52.7, -8.5, -23.7
- Relative luminance
- 0.2079
- HSL saturation
- 37.2%
- HSL lightness
- 47.5%
Aa On white · 4.07:1 · Below AA
Aa On black · 5.16:1 · 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: #729DA7 at 1.38:1.
Muted Blue
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 121, 134, 169 · HSL 223.8°, 21.8%, 56.9%. 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 #7986A9.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#7986A95.80:1 · AA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 56.1, 3.5, -20.1
- Relative luminance
- 0.2398
- HSL saturation
- 21.8%
- HSL lightness
- 56.9%
Aa On white · 3.62:1 · Below AA
Aa On black · 5.80:1 · 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: #387E79 at 1.31:1.
Muted Violet
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 155, 128, 183 · HSL 269.5°, 27.6%, 61%. 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 #9B80B7.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#9B80B76.17:1 · AA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 57.9, 21.2, -25.1
- Relative luminance
- 0.2583
- HSL saturation
- 27.6%
- HSL lightness
- 61%
Aa On white · 3.41:1 · Below AA
Aa On black · 6.17:1 · 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: #387E79 at 1.39:1.
Dusty Rose
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 151, 114, 137 · HSL 322.7°, 15.1%, 52%. 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 #977289.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#9772895.08:1 · AA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 52.3, 18.5, -6.9
- Relative luminance
- 0.2042
- HSL saturation
- 15.1%
- HSL lightness
- 52%
Aa On white · 4.13:1 · Below AA
Aa On black · 5.08:1 · 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: #729DA7 at 1.40:1.
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