Grounded DelightA study in color.
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Dark Pale Violet
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 56, 63, 81 · HSL 223.2°, 18.2%, 26.9%. 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 #383F51.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#383F5110.51:1 · AAA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 26.7, 1.9, -11.8
- Relative luminance
- 0.0499
- HSL saturation
- 18.2%
- HSL lightness
- 26.9%
Aa On white · 10.51:1 · AAA
Aa On black · 2.00:1 · 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: #DDDBF1 at 7.75:1.
Pearl Purple
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 221, 219, 241 · HSL 245.5°, 44%, 90.2%. 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 #DDDBF1.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#DDDBF115.48:1 · AAA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 88.2, 4.8, -10.5
- Relative luminance
- 0.7239
- HSL saturation
- 44%
- HSL lightness
- 90.2%
Aa On white · 1.36:1 · Below AA
Aa On black · 15.48:1 · 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: #383F51 at 7.75:1.
Dark Subtle Violet
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 60, 79, 118 · HSL 220.3°, 32.6%, 34.9%. 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 #3C4F76.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#3C4F768.16:1 · AAA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 33.7, 4.3, -24.6
- Relative luminance
- 0.0786
- HSL saturation
- 32.6%
- HSL lightness
- 34.9%
Aa On white · 8.16:1 · AAA
Aa On black · 2.57:1 · 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: #DDDBF1 at 6.02:1.
Pale Yellow
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 209, 190, 176 · HSL 25.5°, 26.4%, 75.5%. 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 #D1BEB0.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#D1BEB011.70:1 · AAA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 78.2, 4.4, 9.5
- Relative luminance
- 0.5352
- HSL saturation
- 26.4%
- HSL lightness
- 75.5%
Aa On white · 1.79:1 · Below AA
Aa On black · 11.70:1 · 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: #383F51 at 5.86:1.
Silver
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 171, 159, 157 · HSL 8.6°, 7.7%, 64.3%. 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 #AB9F9D.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#AB9F9D8.18:1 · AAA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 66.4, 4, 2.6
- Relative luminance
- 0.3589
- HSL saturation
- 7.7%
- HSL lightness
- 64.3%
Aa On white · 2.57:1 · Below AA
Aa On black · 8.18:1 · 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: #383F51 at 4.09:1.
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