Waterfall HarmonyA study in color.
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Pearl
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 226, 217, 202 · HSL 37.5°, 29.3%, 83.9%. 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 #E2D9CA.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#E2D9CA15.01:1 · AAA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 87, 0.5, 8.5
- Relative luminance
- 0.7006
- HSL saturation
- 29.3%
- HSL lightness
- 83.9%
Aa On white · 1.40:1 · Below AA
Aa On black · 15.01:1 · 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: #2B293C at 10.11:1.
Soft Blue
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 74, 148, 168 · HSL 192.8°, 38.8%, 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 #4A94A8.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#4A94A86.09:1 · AA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 57.5, -17.2, -17.5
- Relative luminance
- 0.2546
- HSL saturation
- 38.8%
- HSL lightness
- 47.5%
Aa On white · 3.45:1 · Below AA
Aa On black · 6.09:1 · 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: #2B293C at 4.10:1.
Deep Purple
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 43, 41, 60 · HSL 246.3°, 18.8%, 19.8%. 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 #2B293C.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#2B293C14.14:1 · AAA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 17.6, 6, -11.8
- Relative luminance
- 0.0243
- HSL saturation
- 18.8%
- HSL lightness
- 19.8%
Aa On white · 14.14:1 · AAA
Aa On black · 1.49:1 · 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: #E2D9CA at 10.11:1.
Dark Faded Rose
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 106, 73, 115 · HSL 287.1°, 22.3%, 36.9%. 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 #6A4973.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#6A49737.46:1 · AAA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 36.1, 22.1, -18.6
- Relative luminance
- 0.0907
- HSL saturation
- 22.3%
- HSL lightness
- 36.9%
Aa On white · 7.46:1 · AAA
Aa On black · 2.81:1 · 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: #E2D9CA at 5.34:1.
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