Candy EmotionA study in color.
Start with the whole. Fall for the details.
Charcoal
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 46, 45, 40 · HSL 50°, 7%, 16.9%. 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 #2E2D28.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#2E2D2813.80:1 · AAA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 18.4, -0.7, 3.4
- Relative luminance
- 0.0261
- HSL saturation
- 7%
- HSL lightness
- 16.9%
Aa On white · 13.80:1 · AAA
Aa On black · 1.52:1 · 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: #ADC4D7 at 7.66:1.
Pale Yellow
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 254, 153, 0 · HSL 36.1°, 100%, 49.8%. 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 #FE9900.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#FE99009.77:1 · AAA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 72.1, 29.8, 77.1
- Relative luminance
- 0.4385
- HSL saturation
- 100%
- HSL lightness
- 49.8%
Aa On white · 2.15:1 · Below AA
Aa On black · 9.77:1 · 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: #2E2D28 at 6.42:1.
Soft Sapphire
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 173, 196, 215 · HSL 207.1°, 34.4%, 76.1%. 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 #ADC4D7.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#ADC4D711.65:1 · AAA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 78, -3.8, -12.1
- Relative luminance
- 0.5327
- HSL saturation
- 34.4%
- HSL lightness
- 76.1%
Aa On white · 1.80:1 · Below AA
Aa On black · 11.65:1 · 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: #2E2D28 at 7.66:1.
Indigo
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 91, 137, 174 · HSL 206.7°, 33.9%, 52%. 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 #5B89AE.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#5B89AE5.63:1 · AA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 55.2, -5.3, -24.4
- Relative luminance
- 0.2317
- HSL saturation
- 33.9%
- HSL lightness
- 52%
Aa On white · 3.73:1 · Below AA
Aa On black · 5.63:1 · 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: #2E2D28 at 3.70:1.
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somewhere to live.
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