Frosting MagicA study in color.
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Dark Gentle Sky
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 5, 56, 58 · HSL 182.3°, 84.1%, 12.4%. 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 #05383A.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#05383A12.86:1 · AAA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 20.7, -14.8, -5.9
- Relative luminance
- 0.0317
- HSL saturation
- 84.1%
- HSL lightness
- 12.4%
Aa On white · 12.86:1 · AAA
Aa On black · 1.63:1 · 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: #96A39E at 4.92:1.
Yellow
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 164, 117, 81 · HSL 26°, 33.9%, 48%. 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 #A47551.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#A475515.24:1 · AA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 53.2, 14.1, 27.1
- Relative luminance
- 0.2121
- HSL saturation
- 33.9%
- HSL lightness
- 48%
Aa On white · 4.01:1 · Below AA
Aa On black · 5.24:1 · 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: #05383A at 3.21:1.
Dark Rich Red
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 150, 42, 81 · HSL 338.3°, 56.3%, 37.6%. 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 #962A51.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#962A517.65:1 · AAA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 35.5, 47.7, 2.7
- Relative luminance
- 0.0873
- HSL saturation
- 56.3%
- HSL lightness
- 37.6%
Aa On white · 7.65:1 · AAA
Aa On black · 2.75:1 · 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: #96A39E at 2.92:1.
Silver
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 150, 163, 158 · HSL 156.9°, 6.6%, 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 #96A39E.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#96A39E8.03:1 · AAA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 65.9, -5.6, 1
- Relative luminance
- 0.3515
- HSL saturation
- 6.6%
- HSL lightness
- 61.4%
Aa On white · 2.62:1 · Below AA
Aa On black · 8.03:1 · 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: #05383A at 4.92:1.
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