Editorial — Cashmere TreasureA study in color.
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Dark Gray
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 36, 36, 43 · HSL 240°, 8.9%, 15.5%. 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 #24242B.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#24242B15.42:1 · AAA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 14.5, 1.8, -4.6
- Relative luminance
- 0.0181
- HSL saturation
- 8.9%
- HSL lightness
- 15.5%
Aa On white · 15.42:1 · AAA
Aa On black · 1.36:1 · 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: #E6DDCC at 11.44:1.
Beige
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 230, 221, 204 · HSL 39.2°, 34.2%, 85.1%. 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 #E6DDCC.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#E6DDCC15.58:1 · AAA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 88.4, 0.2, 9.4
- Relative luminance
- 0.729
- HSL saturation
- 34.2%
- HSL lightness
- 85.1%
Aa On white · 1.35:1 · Below AA
Aa On black · 15.58:1 · AAA
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: #24242B at 11.44:1.
Muted Green
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 82, 113, 77 · HSL 111.7°, 18.9%, 37.3%. 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 #52714D.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#52714D5.49:1 · AA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 44.4, -18.9, 16.5
- Relative luminance
- 0.1414
- HSL saturation
- 18.9%
- HSL lightness
- 37.3%
Aa On white · 5.49:1 · AA
Aa On black · 3.83:1 · 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: #E6DDCC at 4.07:1.
Muted Blue
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 113, 139, 164 · HSL 209.4°, 21.9%, 54.3%. 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 #718BA4.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#718BA45.93:1 · AA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 56.7, -3.1, -16.2
- Relative luminance
- 0.2466
- HSL saturation
- 21.9%
- HSL lightness
- 54.3%
Aa On white · 3.54:1 · Below AA
Aa On black · 5.93:1 · 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: #24242B at 4.35:1.
Terracotta
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 181, 152, 140 · HSL 17.6°, 21.7%, 62.9%. 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 #B5988C.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#B5988C7.83:1 · AAA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 65.1, 8.9, 10.3
- Relative luminance
- 0.3417
- HSL saturation
- 21.7%
- HSL lightness
- 62.9%
Aa On white · 2.68:1 · Below AA
Aa On black · 7.83:1 · AAA
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: #24242B at 5.75:1.
Gray
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 98, 114, 108 · HSL 157.5°, 7.5%, 41.6%. 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 #62726C.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#62726C5.07:1 · AA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 46.6, -7.3, 1.3
- Relative luminance
- 0.1571
- HSL saturation
- 7.5%
- HSL lightness
- 41.6%
Aa On white · 5.07:1 · AA
Aa On black · 4.14:1 · 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: #E6DDCC at 3.76:1.
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somewhere to live.
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