Balanced WonderA study in color.
Start with the whole. Fall for the details.
Slate
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 78, 81, 78 · HSL 120°, 1.9%, 31.2%. 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 #4E514E.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#4E514E8.04:1 · AAA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 34.1, -1.9, 1.3
- Relative luminance
- 0.0805
- HSL saturation
- 1.9%
- HSL lightness
- 31.2%
Aa On white · 8.04:1 · AAA
Aa On black · 2.61:1 · 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: #F9EBE1 at 6.89:1.
Gray
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 152, 140, 128 · HSL 30°, 10.4%, 54.9%. 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 #988C80.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#988C806.40:1 · AA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 59, 2.4, 8
- Relative luminance
- 0.2699
- HSL saturation
- 10.4%
- HSL lightness
- 54.9%
Aa On white · 3.28:1 · Below AA
Aa On black · 6.40:1 · 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: #F9EBE1 at 2.81:1.
Light Crimson
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 224, 163, 159 · HSL 3.7°, 51.2%, 75.1%. 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 #E0A39F.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#E0A39F9.91:1 · AAA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 72.6, 22, 11
- Relative luminance
- 0.4454
- HSL saturation
- 51.2%
- HSL lightness
- 75.1%
Aa On white · 2.12:1 · Below AA
Aa On black · 9.91:1 · 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: #4E514E at 3.80:1.
Pearl
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 249, 235, 225 · HSL 25°, 66.7%, 92.9%. 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 #F9EBE1.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#F9EBE118.00:1 · AAA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 93.9, 3.1, 6.5
- Relative luminance
- 0.8499
- HSL saturation
- 66.7%
- HSL lightness
- 92.9%
Aa On white · 1.17:1 · Below AA
Aa On black · 18.00:1 · 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: #4E514E at 6.89:1.
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