Dark Study — Obsidian CharmA study in color.
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Deep Cyan
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 12, 48, 57 · HSL 192°, 65.2%, 13.5%. 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 #0C3039.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#0C303914.02:1 · AAA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 17.9, -9.1, -9.4
- Relative luminance
- 0.0249
- HSL saturation
- 65.2%
- HSL lightness
- 13.5%
Aa On white · 14.02:1 · AAA
Aa On black · 1.50:1 · 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: #1F3D71 at 1.31:1.
Deep Blue
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 23, 48, 65 · HSL 204.3°, 47.7%, 17.3%. 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 #173041.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#17304113.68:1 · AAA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 18.7, -3.6, -13.6
- Relative luminance
- 0.0268
- HSL saturation
- 47.7%
- HSL lightness
- 17.3%
Aa On white · 13.68:1 · AAA
Aa On black · 1.54:1 · 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: #1F3D71 at 1.28:1.
Blue
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 31, 61, 113 · HSL 218°, 56.9%, 28.2%. 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 #1F3D71.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#1F3D7110.69:1 · AAA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 26.2, 8, -33.4
- Relative luminance
- 0.0482
- HSL saturation
- 56.9%
- HSL lightness
- 28.2%
Aa On white · 10.69:1 · AAA
Aa On black · 1.96:1 · 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: #0C3039 at 1.31:1.
Deep Violet
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 55, 38, 69 · HSL 272.9°, 29%, 21%. 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 #372645.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#37264513.76:1 · AAA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 18.5, 15.2, -16.5
- Relative luminance
- 0.0263
- HSL saturation
- 29%
- HSL lightness
- 21%
Aa On white · 13.76:1 · AAA
Aa On black · 1.53:1 · 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: #1F3D71 at 1.29:1.
Deep Rose
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 67, 46, 58 · HSL 325.7°, 18.6%, 22.2%. 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 #432E3A.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#432E3A12.42:1 · AAA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 21.8, 11.9, -3.8
- Relative luminance
- 0.0345
- HSL saturation
- 18.6%
- HSL lightness
- 22.2%
Aa On white · 12.42:1 · AAA
Aa On black · 1.69:1 · 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: #1F3D71 at 1.16:1.
Deep Red
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 91, 33, 44 · HSL 348.6°, 46.8%, 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 #5B212C.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#5B212C12.36:1 · AAA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 21.9, 27.7, 6.5
- Relative luminance
- 0.0349
- HSL saturation
- 46.8%
- HSL lightness
- 24.3%
Aa On white · 12.36:1 · AAA
Aa On black · 1.70:1 · 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: #1F3D71 at 1.16:1.
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