Editorial — Polished GraceA 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 Cyan
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 100, 147, 164 · HSL 195.9°, 26%, 51.8%. 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 #6493A4.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#6493A46.25:1 · AA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 58.3, -11.4, -14
- Relative luminance
- 0.2626
- HSL saturation
- 26%
- HSL lightness
- 51.8%
Aa On white · 3.36:1 · Below AA
Aa On black · 6.25:1 · 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 4.59:1.
Muted Red
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 189, 129, 131 · HSL 358°, 31.3%, 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 #BD8183.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#BD81836.63:1 · AA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 60, 23.5, 8.3
- Relative luminance
- 0.2816
- HSL saturation
- 31.3%
- HSL lightness
- 62.4%
Aa On white · 3.17:1 · Below AA
Aa On black · 6.63:1 · 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 4.87:1.
Gray
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 119, 112, 104 · HSL 32°, 6.7%, 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 #777068.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#7770684.88:1 · AA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 47.6, 1.2, 5.4
- Relative luminance
- 0.1651
- HSL saturation
- 6.7%
- HSL lightness
- 43.7%
Aa On white · 4.88:1 · AA
Aa On black · 4.30:1 · 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 3.62:1.
Light Gray
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 177, 162, 168 · HSL 336°, 8.8%, 66.5%. 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 #B1A2A8.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#B1A2A88.60:1 · AAA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 68, 6.5, -1.1
- Relative luminance
- 0.3801
- HSL saturation
- 8.8%
- HSL lightness
- 66.5%
Aa On white · 2.44:1 · Below AA
Aa On black · 8.60:1 · 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 6.32:1.
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