Dark Study — Onyx Ember QuietudeA study in color.
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Deep Cyan
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 11, 64, 77 · HSL 191.8°, 75%, 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 #0B404D.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#0B404D11.32:1 · AAA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 24.6, -11.5, -12.7
- Relative luminance
- 0.0427
- HSL saturation
- 75%
- HSL lightness
- 17.3%
Aa On white · 11.32:1 · AAA
Aa On black · 1.85:1 · 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: #634170 at 1.36:1.
Deep Blue
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 18, 52, 75 · HSL 204.2°, 61.3%, 18.2%. 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 #12344B.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#12344B12.97:1 · AAA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 20.4, -3.5, -17.8
- Relative luminance
- 0.0309
- HSL saturation
- 61.3%
- HSL lightness
- 18.2%
Aa On white · 12.97:1 · AAA
Aa On black · 1.62:1 · 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: #634170 at 1.56:1.
Muted Blue
Lightness
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More possibilities.
RGB 57, 62, 91 · HSL 231.2°, 23%, 29%. 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 #393E5B.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#393E5B10.43:1 · AAA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 26.9, 5.9, -18
- Relative luminance
- 0.0507
- HSL saturation
- 23%
- HSL lightness
- 29%
Aa On white · 10.43:1 · AAA
Aa On black · 2.01:1 · 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: #600B1E at 1.29:1.
Muted Violet
Lightness
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More possibilities.
RGB 99, 65, 112 · HSL 283.4°, 26.6%, 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 #634170.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#6341708.33:1 · AAA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 33.1, 23.9, -21.4
- Relative luminance
- 0.076
- HSL saturation
- 26.6%
- HSL lightness
- 34.7%
Aa On white · 8.33:1 · AAA
Aa On black · 2.52:1 · 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: #600B1E at 1.61:1.
Deep Rose
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 78, 37, 57 · HSL 330.7°, 35.7%, 22.5%. 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 #4E2539.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#4E253912.75:1 · AAA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 21, 22.1, -4.1
- Relative luminance
- 0.0324
- HSL saturation
- 35.7%
- HSL lightness
- 22.5%
Aa On white · 12.75:1 · AAA
Aa On black · 1.65:1 · 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: #634170 at 1.53:1.
Deep Red
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 96, 11, 30 · HSL 346.6°, 79.4%, 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 #600B1E.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#600B1E13.43:1 · AAA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 19.3, 37.3, 12.9
- Relative luminance
- 0.0282
- HSL saturation
- 79.4%
- HSL lightness
- 21%
Aa On white · 13.43:1 · AAA
Aa On black · 1.56:1 · 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: #634170 at 1.61:1.
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