Editorial — Pearl ReflectionsA 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 Violet
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 141, 123, 159 · HSL 270°, 15.8%, 55.3%. 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 #8D7B9F.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#8D7B9F5.47:1 · AA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 54.4, 14.1, -16.7
- Relative luminance
- 0.2233
- HSL saturation
- 15.8%
- HSL lightness
- 55.3%
Aa On white · 3.84:1 · Below AA
Aa On black · 5.47:1 · 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 4.01:1.
Muted Orange
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 152, 124, 98 · HSL 28.9°, 21.6%, 49%. 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 #987C62.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#987C625.39:1 · AA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 54, 6.9, 18.3
- Relative luminance
- 0.2197
- HSL saturation
- 21.6%
- HSL lightness
- 49%
Aa On white · 3.89:1 · Below AA
Aa On black · 5.39:1 · 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 3.96:1.
Cyan
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 36, 104, 117 · HSL 189.6°, 52.9%, 30%. 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 #246875.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#2468756.34:1 · AA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 40.5, -16.6, -13.5
- Relative luminance
- 0.1156
- HSL saturation
- 52.9%
- HSL lightness
- 30%
Aa On white · 6.34:1 · AA
Aa On black · 3.31:1 · 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 4.70:1.
Blush Pink
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 207, 159, 166 · HSL 351.3°, 33.3%, 71.8%. 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 #CF9FA6.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#CF9FA69.16:1 · AAA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 70, 18.8, 3.3
- Relative luminance
- 0.4081
- HSL saturation
- 33.3%
- HSL lightness
- 71.8%
Aa On white · 2.29:1 · Below AA
Aa On black · 9.16:1 · 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 6.73:1.
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