Balanced EssenceA study in color.
Start with the whole. Fall for the details.
Slate
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 49, 53, 46 · HSL 94.3°, 7.1%, 19.4%. 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 #31352E.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#31352E12.51:1 · AAA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 21.6, -3.3, 3.8
- Relative luminance
- 0.034
- HSL saturation
- 7.1%
- HSL lightness
- 19.4%
Aa On white · 12.51:1 · AAA
Aa On black · 1.68:1 · 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: #EFEBE9 at 10.56:1.
Slate
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 82, 88, 77 · HSL 92.7°, 6.7%, 32.4%. 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 #52584D.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#52584D7.34:1 · AAA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 36.6, -4.7, 5.6
- Relative luminance
- 0.0931
- HSL saturation
- 6.7%
- HSL lightness
- 32.4%
Aa On white · 7.34:1 · AAA
Aa On black · 2.86:1 · 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: #EFEBE9 at 6.20:1.
Pearl
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 239, 235, 233 · HSL 20°, 15.8%, 92.5%. 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 #EFEBE9.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#EFEBE917.73:1 · AAA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 93.3, 1, 1.4
- Relative luminance
- 0.8365
- HSL saturation
- 15.8%
- HSL lightness
- 92.5%
Aa On white · 1.18:1 · Below AA
Aa On black · 17.73:1 · 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: #31352E at 10.56:1.
Soft Pale Green
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 157, 169, 147 · HSL 92.7°, 11.3%, 62%. 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 #9DA993.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#9DA9938.53:1 · AAA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 67.8, -8.4, 9.9
- Relative luminance
- 0.3765
- HSL saturation
- 11.3%
- HSL lightness
- 62%
Aa On white · 2.46:1 · Below AA
Aa On black · 8.53:1 · 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: #31352E at 5.08:1.
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