Balanced Swirl CharmA study in color.
Start with the whole. Fall for the details.
Charcoal
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 47, 48, 48 · HSL 180°, 1.1%, 18.6%. 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 #2F3030.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#2F303013.24:1 · AAA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 19.8, -0.4, -0.2
- Relative luminance
- 0.0293
- HSL saturation
- 1.1%
- HSL lightness
- 18.6%
Aa On white · 13.24:1 · AAA
Aa On black · 1.59:1 · 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: #BCCBE0 at 8.04:1.
Slate
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 73, 79, 89 · HSL 217.5°, 9.9%, 31.8%. 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 #494F59.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#494F598.25:1 · AAA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 33.4, 0, -6.7
- Relative luminance
- 0.0773
- HSL saturation
- 9.9%
- HSL lightness
- 31.8%
Aa On white · 8.25:1 · AAA
Aa On black · 2.55:1 · 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: #BCCBE0 at 5.01:1.
Dusty Violet
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 123, 136, 160 · HSL 218.9°, 16.3%, 55.5%. 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 #7B88A0.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#7B88A05.87:1 · AA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 56.4, 0.7, -14.3
- Relative luminance
- 0.2436
- HSL saturation
- 16.3%
- HSL lightness
- 55.5%
Aa On white · 3.58:1 · Below AA
Aa On black · 5.87:1 · 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: #2F3030 at 3.70:1.
Ice Indigo
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 188, 203, 224 · HSL 215°, 36.7%, 80.8%. 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 #BCCBE0.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#BCCBE012.76:1 · AAA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 81.2, -0.8, -12.1
- Relative luminance
- 0.5879
- HSL saturation
- 36.7%
- HSL lightness
- 80.8%
Aa On white · 1.65:1 · Below AA
Aa On black · 12.76:1 · 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: #2F3030 at 8.04:1.
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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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