Editorial — Refined ReverieA 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 93, 130, 144 · HSL 196.5°, 21.5%, 46.5%. 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 #5D8290.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#5D82905.06:1 · AA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 52.2, -9.3, -11.7
- Relative luminance
- 0.2031
- HSL saturation
- 21.5%
- HSL lightness
- 46.5%
Aa On white · 4.15:1 · Below AA
Aa On black · 5.06:1 · 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 3.72:1.
Terracotta
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 155, 126, 113 · HSL 18.6°, 17.4%, 52.5%. 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 #9B7E71.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#9B7E715.62:1 · AA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 55.2, 9.1, 11.3
- Relative luminance
- 0.2308
- HSL saturation
- 17.4%
- HSL lightness
- 52.5%
Aa On white · 3.74:1 · Below AA
Aa On black · 5.62:1 · 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 4.12:1.
Gray
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 145, 162, 144 · HSL 116.7°, 8.8%, 60%. 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 #91A290.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#91A2907.77:1 · AAA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 64.9, -9.5, 7.3
- Relative luminance
- 0.3387
- HSL saturation
- 8.8%
- HSL lightness
- 60%
Aa On white · 2.70:1 · Below AA
Aa On black · 7.77:1 · 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 5.71:1.
Muted Teal
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 79, 123, 110 · HSL 162.3°, 21.8%, 39.6%. 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 #4F7B6E.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#4F7B6E4.78:1 · AA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 48.2, -18.3, 2.3
- Relative luminance
- 0.1695
- HSL saturation
- 21.8%
- HSL lightness
- 39.6%
Aa On white · 4.78:1 · AA
Aa On black · 4.39:1 · 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 3.55:1.
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