Editorial — Elegant SolaceA 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.
Gray
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 151, 132, 143 · HSL 325.3°, 8.4%, 55.5%. 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 #97848F.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#97848F6.01:1 · AA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 57.1, 9.2, -3.2
- Relative luminance
- 0.2507
- HSL saturation
- 8.4%
- HSL lightness
- 55.5%
Aa On white · 3.49:1 · Below AA
Aa On black · 6.01:1 · 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 4.41:1.
Muted Green
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 111, 163, 138 · HSL 151.2°, 22%, 53.7%. 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 #6FA38A.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#6FA38A7.28:1 · AAA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 62.9, -22.8, 7.5
- Relative luminance
- 0.3141
- HSL saturation
- 22%
- HSL lightness
- 53.7%
Aa On white · 2.88:1 · Below AA
Aa On black · 7.28:1 · 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 5.35:1.
Muted Yellow
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 155, 151, 115 · HSL 54°, 16.7%, 52.9%. 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 #9B9773.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#9B97737.07:1 · AAA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 61.9, -4.6, 19.5
- Relative luminance
- 0.3034
- HSL saturation
- 16.7%
- HSL lightness
- 52.9%
Aa On white · 2.97:1 · Below AA
Aa On black · 7.07:1 · 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 5.19:1.
Gray
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 151, 167, 166 · HSL 176.3°, 8.3%, 62.4%. 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 #97A7A6.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#97A7A68.39:1 · AAA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 67.3, -5.8, -1.4
- Relative luminance
- 0.3697
- HSL saturation
- 8.3%
- HSL lightness
- 62.4%
Aa On white · 2.50:1 · Below AA
Aa On black · 8.39:1 · 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 6.16:1.
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