Dark PromiseA study in color.
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Slate
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 71, 53, 54 · HSL 356.7°, 14.5%, 24.3%. 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 #473536.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#47353611.47:1 · AAA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 24.2, 8.2, 2.5
- Relative luminance
- 0.0415
- HSL saturation
- 14.5%
- HSL lightness
- 24.3%
Aa On white · 11.47:1 · AAA
Aa On black · 1.83:1 · 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: #ABA79F at 4.79:1.
Silver
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 171, 167, 159 · HSL 40°, 6.7%, 64.7%. 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 #ABA79F.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#ABA79F8.76:1 · AAA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 68.6, 0, 4.6
- Relative luminance
- 0.388
- HSL saturation
- 6.7%
- HSL lightness
- 64.7%
Aa On white · 2.40:1 · Below AA
Aa On black · 8.76:1 · 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: #0A0708 at 8.37:1.
Dark Soft Crimson
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 141, 67, 67 · HSL 0°, 35.6%, 40.8%. 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 #8D4343.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#8D43436.96:1 · AA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 38, 31.4, 14.9
- Relative luminance
- 0.1008
- HSL saturation
- 35.6%
- HSL lightness
- 40.8%
Aa On white · 6.96:1 · AA
Aa On black · 3.02:1 · 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: #ABA79F at 2.90:1.
Charcoal
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 10, 7, 8 · HSL 340°, 17.6%, 3.3%. 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 #0A0708.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#0A070820.06:1 · AAA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 2.1, 0.9, -0.1
- Relative luminance
- 0.0023
- HSL saturation
- 17.6%
- HSL lightness
- 3.3%
Aa On white · 20.06:1 · AAA
Aa On black · 1.05:1 · 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: #ABA79F at 8.37:1.
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