Dark Study — Gothic Swirl WonderA study in color.
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Warm Brown
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 96, 43, 32 · HSL 10.3°, 50%, 25.1%. 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 #602B20.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#602B2011.27:1 · AAA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 24.7, 23.1, 18.4
- Relative luminance
- 0.0432
- HSL saturation
- 50%
- HSL lightness
- 25.1%
Aa On white · 11.27:1 · AAA
Aa On black · 1.86:1 · 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: #405230 at 1.32:1.
Deep Brown
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 60, 37, 11 · HSL 31.8°, 69%, 13.9%. 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 #3C250B.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#3C250B14.37:1 · AAA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 17, 8, 20.4
- Relative luminance
- 0.0231
- HSL saturation
- 69%
- HSL lightness
- 13.9%
Aa On white · 14.37:1 · AAA
Aa On black · 1.46:1 · 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: #405230 at 1.69:1.
Olive
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 72, 67, 19 · HSL 54.3°, 58.2%, 17.8%. 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 #484313.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#48431310.06:1 · AAA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 28, -4.7, 28.8
- Relative luminance
- 0.0544
- HSL saturation
- 58.2%
- HSL lightness
- 17.8%
Aa On white · 10.06:1 · AAA
Aa On black · 2.09:1 · 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: #3C250B at 1.43:1.
Deep Green
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 64, 82, 48 · HSL 91.8°, 26.2%, 25.5%. 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 #405230.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#4052308.51:1 · AAA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 32.6, -14, 17.7
- Relative luminance
- 0.0734
- HSL saturation
- 26.2%
- HSL lightness
- 25.5%
Aa On white · 8.51:1 · AAA
Aa On black · 2.47:1 · 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: #3C250B at 1.69:1.
Deep Green
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 43, 59, 50 · HSL 146.3°, 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 #2B3B32.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#2B3B3211.84:1 · AAA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 23.2, -8.8, 3.5
- Relative luminance
- 0.0387
- HSL saturation
- 15.7%
- HSL lightness
- 20%
Aa On white · 11.84:1 · AAA
Aa On black · 1.77:1 · 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: #405230 at 1.39:1.
Deep Teal
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 16, 50, 48 · HSL 176.5°, 51.5%, 12.9%. 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 #103230.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#10323013.81:1 · AAA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 18.4, -12.8, -2.4
- Relative luminance
- 0.026
- HSL saturation
- 51.5%
- HSL lightness
- 12.9%
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: #405230 at 1.62:1.
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