Creek StillnessA study in color.
Start with the whole. Fall for the details.
Charcoal
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 27, 24, 33 · HSL 260°, 15.8%, 11.2%. 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 #1B1821.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#1B182117.51:1 · AAA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 9, 3.9, -5.7
- Relative luminance
- 0.01
- HSL saturation
- 15.8%
- HSL lightness
- 11.2%
Aa On white · 17.51:1 · AAA
Aa On black · 1.20:1 · 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: #FDEEC7 at 15.20:1.
Ghost Faded Lime
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 253, 238, 199 · HSL 43.3°, 93.1%, 88.6%. 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 #FDEEC7.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#FDEEC718.23:1 · AAA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 94.4, -1, 20.7
- Relative luminance
- 0.8616
- HSL saturation
- 93.1%
- HSL lightness
- 88.6%
Aa On white · 1.15:1 · Below AA
Aa On black · 18.23:1 · 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: #1B1821 at 15.20:1.
Pale Rich Crimson
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 218, 116, 111 · HSL 2.8°, 59.1%, 64.5%. 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 #DA746F.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#DA746F6.71:1 · AA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 60.4, 39.2, 20.8
- Relative luminance
- 0.2854
- HSL saturation
- 59.1%
- HSL lightness
- 64.5%
Aa On white · 3.13:1 · Below AA
Aa On black · 6.71:1 · 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: #1B1821 at 5.59:1.
Pale Soft Purple
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 152, 158, 191 · HSL 230.8°, 23.4%, 67.3%. 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 #989EBF.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#989EBF7.98:1 · AAA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 65.7, 4.9, -17.7
- Relative luminance
- 0.3489
- HSL saturation
- 23.4%
- HSL lightness
- 67.3%
Aa On white · 2.63:1 · Below AA
Aa On black · 7.98:1 · 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: #1B1821 at 6.65:1.
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somewhere to live.
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