Editorial — Pearl StillnessA 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 117, 130, 102 · HSL 87.9°, 12.1%, 45.5%. 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 #758266.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#7582665.14:1 · AA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 52.6, -10.2, 13.6
- Relative luminance
- 0.2071
- HSL saturation
- 12.1%
- HSL lightness
- 45.5%
Aa On white · 4.08:1 · Below AA
Aa On black · 5.14:1 · 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 3.77:1.
Muted Blue
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 97, 112, 143 · HSL 220.4°, 19.2%, 47.1%. 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 #61708F.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#61708F4.97:1 · AA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 47.1, 2.2, -18.8
- Relative luminance
- 0.1611
- HSL saturation
- 19.2%
- HSL lightness
- 47.1%
Aa On white · 4.97:1 · AA
Aa On black · 4.22:1 · 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 3.69:1.
Muted Red
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 172, 147, 151 · HSL 350.4°, 13.1%, 62.5%. 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 #AC9397.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#AC93977.37:1 · AAA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 63.2, 10, 1.4
- Relative luminance
- 0.3187
- HSL saturation
- 13.1%
- HSL lightness
- 62.5%
Aa On white · 2.85:1 · Below AA
Aa On black · 7.37:1 · 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 5.41:1.
Give these colors
somewhere to live.
Try the complete palette in QRCO’s brand, type and interface previews. Keep the colors you love and explore the rest.
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