Dusk Study — Evening CurationA study in color.
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Dusty Rose
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 174, 55, 101 · HSL 336.8°, 52%, 44.9%. 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 #AE3765.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#AE37655.94:1 · AA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 42.3, 51.9, 0.4
- Relative luminance
- 0.1267
- HSL saturation
- 52%
- HSL lightness
- 44.9%
Aa On white · 5.94:1 · AA
Aa On black · 3.53:1 · 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: #6C94E2 at 1.97:1.
Red
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 219, 89, 84 · HSL 2.2°, 65.2%, 59.4%. 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 #DB5954.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#DB59545.57:1 · AA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 54.9, 50.6, 29.2
- Relative luminance
- 0.2284
- HSL saturation
- 65.2%
- HSL lightness
- 59.4%
Aa On white · 3.77:1 · Below AA
Aa On black · 5.57:1 · 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: #AE3765 at 1.58:1.
Blue
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 57, 120, 166 · HSL 205.3°, 48.9%, 43.7%. 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 #3978A6.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#3978A64.76:1 · AA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 48.3, -5.4, -30.6
- Relative luminance
- 0.1706
- HSL saturation
- 48.9%
- HSL lightness
- 43.7%
Aa On white · 4.76:1 · AA
Aa On black · 4.41:1 · 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: #6C94E2 at 1.58:1.
Blue
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 108, 148, 226 · HSL 219.7°, 67%, 65.5%. 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 #6C94E2.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#6C94E26.97:1 · AA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 61.5, 8.1, -43.8
- Relative luminance
- 0.2986
- HSL saturation
- 67%
- HSL lightness
- 65.5%
Aa On white · 3.01:1 · Below AA
Aa On black · 6.97:1 · 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: #AE3765 at 1.97:1.
Rose
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 212, 80, 130 · HSL 337.3°, 60.6%, 57.3%. 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 #D45082.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#D450825.27:1 · AA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 53.3, 56.3, -0.3
- Relative luminance
- 0.2135
- HSL saturation
- 60.6%
- HSL lightness
- 57.3%
Aa On white · 3.99:1 · Below AA
Aa On black · 5.27:1 · 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: #AE3765 at 1.49:1.
Red
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 199, 93, 86 · HSL 3.7°, 50.2%, 55.9%. 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 #C75D56.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#C75D565.13:1 · AA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 52.6, 41.7, 24.4
- Relative luminance
- 0.2064
- HSL saturation
- 50.2%
- HSL lightness
- 55.9%
Aa On white · 4.09:1 · Below AA
Aa On black · 5.13:1 · 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: #AE3765 at 1.45:1.
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