Dark Study — Charcoal Lantern SolaceA study in color.
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Deep Blue
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 40, 63, 86 · HSL 210°, 36.5%, 24.7%. 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 #283F56.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#283F5610.85:1 · AAA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 25.8, -1.6, -16.6
- Relative luminance
- 0.0468
- HSL saturation
- 36.5%
- HSL lightness
- 24.7%
Aa On white · 10.85:1 · AAA
Aa On black · 1.94:1 · 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: #48122A at 1.39:1.
Muted Blue
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 61, 61, 108 · HSL 240°, 27.8%, 33.1%. 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 #3D3D6C.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#3D3D6C10.08:1 · AAA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 27.9, 13.2, -27.4
- Relative luminance
- 0.0541
- HSL saturation
- 27.8%
- HSL lightness
- 33.1%
Aa On white · 10.08:1 · AAA
Aa On black · 2.08:1 · 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: #48122A at 1.49:1.
Deep Purple
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 89, 63, 89 · HSL 300°, 17.1%, 29.8%. 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 #593F59.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#593F599.21:1 · AAA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 30.4, 16.3, -11.1
- Relative luminance
- 0.064
- HSL saturation
- 17.1%
- HSL lightness
- 29.8%
Aa On white · 9.21:1 · AAA
Aa On black · 2.28:1 · 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: #48122A at 1.63:1.
Deep Rose
Lightness
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More possibilities.
RGB 72, 18, 42 · HSL 333.3°, 60%, 17.6%. 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 #48122A.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#48122A15.05:1 · AAA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 15.4, 28, -2
- Relative luminance
- 0.0198
- HSL saturation
- 60%
- HSL lightness
- 17.6%
Aa On white · 15.05:1 · AAA
Aa On black · 1.40:1 · 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: #763536 at 1.67:1.
Red
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 118, 53, 54 · HSL 359.1°, 38%, 33.5%. 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 #763536.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#7635369.00:1 · AAA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 31, 28.6, 13.1
- Relative luminance
- 0.0666
- HSL saturation
- 38%
- HSL lightness
- 33.5%
Aa On white · 9.00:1 · AAA
Aa On black · 2.33:1 · 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: #48122A at 1.67:1.
Warm Brown
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 104, 60, 33 · HSL 22.8°, 51.8%, 26.9%. 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 #683C21.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#683C219.30:1 · AAA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 30.1, 16.6, 24.6
- Relative luminance
- 0.0628
- HSL saturation
- 51.8%
- HSL lightness
- 26.9%
Aa On white · 9.30:1 · AAA
Aa On black · 2.26:1 · 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: #48122A at 1.62:1.
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