Editorial — Sophisticated Burst SolaceA 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 99, 143, 112 · HSL 137.7°, 18.2%, 47.5%. 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 #638F70.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#638F705.69:1 · AA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 55.5, -21.8, 11.8
- Relative luminance
- 0.2347
- HSL saturation
- 18.2%
- HSL lightness
- 47.5%
Aa On white · 3.69:1 · Below AA
Aa On black · 5.69:1 · 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 4.18:1.
Dusty Rose
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 140, 88, 103 · HSL 342.7°, 22.8%, 44.7%. 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 #8C5867.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#8C58675.67:1 · AA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 43.6, 23.6, 0.4
- Relative luminance
- 0.1353
- HSL saturation
- 22.8%
- HSL lightness
- 44.7%
Aa On white · 5.67:1 · AA
Aa On black · 3.71:1 · 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 4.20:1.
Terracotta
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 173, 153, 140 · HSL 23.6°, 16.8%, 61.4%. 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 #AD998C.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#AD998C7.71:1 · AAA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 64.6, 5.2, 9.5
- Relative luminance
- 0.3356
- HSL saturation
- 16.8%
- HSL lightness
- 61.4%
Aa On white · 2.72:1 · Below AA
Aa On black · 7.71:1 · 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 5.66:1.
Muted Cyan
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 114, 160, 166 · HSL 186.9°, 22.6%, 54.9%. 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 #72A0A6.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#72A0A67.29:1 · AAA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 62.9, -13.9, -8.1
- Relative luminance
- 0.3147
- HSL saturation
- 22.6%
- HSL lightness
- 54.9%
Aa On white · 2.88:1 · Below AA
Aa On black · 7.29:1 · 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 5.35:1.
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