Editorial — Refined Pulse EchoA study in color.
Start with the whole. Fall for the details.
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.
Cyan
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 79, 144, 165 · HSL 194.7°, 35.2%, 47.8%. 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 #4F90A5.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#4F90A55.87:1 · AA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 56.4, -14.8, -17.5
- Relative luminance
- 0.2433
- HSL saturation
- 35.2%
- HSL lightness
- 47.8%
Aa On white · 3.58:1 · Below AA
Aa On black · 5.87:1 · 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 4.31:1.
Muted Red
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 159, 116, 117 · HSL 358.6°, 18.3%, 53.9%. 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 #9F7475.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#9F74755.23:1 · AA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 53.1, 17.1, 6.1
- Relative luminance
- 0.2115
- HSL saturation
- 18.3%
- HSL lightness
- 53.9%
Aa On white · 4.02:1 · Below AA
Aa On black · 5.23:1 · 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 3.84:1.
Gray
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 115, 116, 132 · HSL 236.5°, 6.9%, 48.4%. 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 #737484.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#7374844.60:1 · AA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 49.3, 3.1, -8.9
- Relative luminance
- 0.178
- HSL saturation
- 6.9%
- HSL lightness
- 48.4%
Aa On white · 4.60:1 · AA
Aa On black · 4.56:1 · 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: #E6DDCC at 3.42:1.
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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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