Charcoal DaydreamA study in color.
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Charcoal
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 30, 32, 34 · HSL 210°, 6.3%, 12.5%. 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 #1E2022.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#1E202216.34:1 · AAA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 12.1, -0.4, -1.7
- Relative luminance
- 0.0142
- HSL saturation
- 6.3%
- HSL lightness
- 12.5%
Aa On white · 16.34:1 · AAA
Aa On black · 1.28:1 · 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: #C5BDB5 at 8.81:1.
Dark Muted Crimson
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 94, 71, 72 · HSL 357.4°, 13.9%, 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 #5E4748.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#5E47488.50:1 · AAA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 32.6, 10, 3.2
- Relative luminance
- 0.0735
- HSL saturation
- 13.9%
- HSL lightness
- 32.4%
Aa On white · 8.50:1 · AAA
Aa On black · 2.47:1 · 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: #C5BDB5 at 4.58:1.
Silver
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 197, 189, 181 · HSL 30°, 12.1%, 74.1%. 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 #C5BDB5.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#C5BDB511.32:1 · AAA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 77, 1.4, 5
- Relative luminance
- 0.516
- HSL saturation
- 12.1%
- HSL lightness
- 74.1%
Aa On white · 1.86:1 · Below AA
Aa On black · 11.32:1 · 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: #1E2022 at 8.81:1.
Dark Sapphire
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 54, 81, 100 · HSL 204.8°, 29.9%, 30.2%. 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 #365164.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#3651648.34:1 · AAA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 33.1, -4.5, -14.2
- Relative luminance
- 0.0759
- HSL saturation
- 29.9%
- HSL lightness
- 30.2%
Aa On white · 8.34:1 · AAA
Aa On black · 2.52:1 · 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: #C5BDB5 at 4.50:1.
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