Aaa Study — Paper GraceA study in color.
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Dark Gray
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 90, 77, 83 · HSL 332.3°, 7.8%, 32.7%. 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 #5A4D53.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#5A4D538.01:1 · AAA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 34.2, 6.6, -1.5
- Relative luminance
- 0.0811
- HSL saturation
- 7.8%
- HSL lightness
- 32.7%
Aa On white · 8.01:1 · AAA
Aa On black · 2.62:1 · 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: #DFFED9 at 7.37:1.
Light Green
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 223, 254, 217 · HSL 110.3°, 94.9%, 92.4%. 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 #DFFED9.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#DFFED919.32:1 · AAA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 96.6, -16.6, 14.4
- Relative luminance
- 0.9158
- HSL saturation
- 94.9%
- HSL lightness
- 92.4%
Aa On white · 1.09:1 · Below AA
Aa On black · 19.32:1 · 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: #283C59 at 10.27:1.
Deep Blue
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 40, 60, 89 · HSL 215.5°, 38%, 25.3%. 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 #283C59.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#283C5911.17:1 · AAA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 25, 1.5, -19.8
- Relative luminance
- 0.044
- HSL saturation
- 38%
- HSL lightness
- 25.3%
Aa On white · 11.17:1 · AAA
Aa On black · 1.88:1 · 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: #DFFED9 at 10.27:1.
Light Orange
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 255, 241, 232 · HSL 23.5°, 100%, 95.5%. 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 #FFF1E8.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#FFF1E819.00:1 · AAA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 96, 3.2, 6
- Relative luminance
- 0.9
- HSL saturation
- 100%
- HSL lightness
- 95.5%
Aa On white · 1.11:1 · Below AA
Aa On black · 19.00:1 · 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: #283C59 at 10.10:1.
Deep Teal
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 32, 78, 75 · HSL 176.1°, 41.8%, 21.6%. 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 #204E4B.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#204E4B9.32:1 · AAA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 30.1, -16.5, -3
- Relative luminance
- 0.0626
- HSL saturation
- 41.8%
- HSL lightness
- 21.6%
Aa On white · 9.32:1 · AAA
Aa On black · 2.25:1 · 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: #DFFED9 at 8.57:1.
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.
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