Dark Study — Dark Beat ReverieA study in color.
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Deep Blue
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 29, 40, 53 · HSL 212.5°, 29.3%, 16.1%. 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 #1D2835.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#1D283514.92:1 · AAA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 15.7, -0.6, -9.9
- Relative luminance
- 0.0204
- HSL saturation
- 29.3%
- HSL lightness
- 16.1%
Aa On white · 14.92:1 · AAA
Aa On black · 1.41:1 · 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: #6E436E at 1.91:1.
Deep Blue
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 45, 43, 59 · HSL 247.5°, 15.7%, 20%. 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 #2D2B3B.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#2D2B3B13.81:1 · AAA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 18.4, 5.1, -9.9
- Relative luminance
- 0.026
- HSL saturation
- 15.7%
- HSL lightness
- 20%
Aa On white · 13.81:1 · AAA
Aa On black · 1.52:1 · 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: #6E436E at 1.77:1.
Deep Purple
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 110, 67, 110 · HSL 300°, 24.3%, 34.7%. 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 #6E436E.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#6E436E7.80:1 · AAA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 34.9, 26, -17.3
- Relative luminance
- 0.0846
- HSL saturation
- 24.3%
- HSL lightness
- 34.7%
Aa On white · 7.80:1 · AAA
Aa On black · 2.69:1 · 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: #1D2835 at 1.91:1.
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