Dark CharmA study in color.
Start with the whole. Fall for the details.
Charcoal
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 23, 17, 17 · HSL 0°, 15%, 7.8%. 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 #171111.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#17111118.67:1 · AAA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 5.6, 2.6, 0.9
- Relative luminance
- 0.0062
- HSL saturation
- 15%
- HSL lightness
- 7.8%
Aa On white · 18.67:1 · AAA
Aa On black · 1.12:1 · 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: #D1C2BA at 10.79:1.
Dark Amber
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 97, 58, 42 · HSL 17.5°, 39.6%, 27.3%. 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 #613A2A.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#613A2A9.78:1 · AAA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 28.7, 15.4, 17.2
- Relative luminance
- 0.0573
- HSL saturation
- 39.6%
- HSL lightness
- 27.3%
Aa On white · 9.78:1 · AAA
Aa On black · 2.15:1 · 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: #D1C2BA at 5.65:1.
Silver
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 209, 194, 186 · HSL 20.9°, 20%, 77.5%. 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 #D1C2BA.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#D1C2BA12.14:1 · AAA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 79.4, 3.9, 5.9
- Relative luminance
- 0.5568
- HSL saturation
- 20%
- HSL lightness
- 77.5%
Aa On white · 1.73:1 · Below AA
Aa On black · 12.14:1 · 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: #171111 at 10.79:1.
Muted Crimson
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 117, 89, 90 · HSL 357.9°, 13.6%, 40.4%. 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 #75595A.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#75595A6.30:1 · AA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 40.7, 11.7, 3.9
- Relative luminance
- 0.1166
- HSL saturation
- 13.6%
- HSL lightness
- 40.4%
Aa On white · 6.30:1 · AA
Aa On black · 3.33:1 · 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: #D1C2BA at 3.64:1.
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