Grounded Shadow GlowA study in color.
Start with the whole. Fall for the details.
Pearl
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 204, 218, 209 · HSL 141.4°, 15.9%, 82.7%. 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 #CCDAD1.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#CCDAD114.52:1 · AAA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 85.8, -6.4, 2.8
- Relative luminance
- 0.6758
- HSL saturation
- 15.9%
- HSL lightness
- 82.7%
Aa On white · 1.45:1 · Below AA
Aa On black · 14.52:1 · 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: #38302E at 8.90:1.
Silver
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 156, 174, 169 · HSL 163.3°, 10%, 64.7%. 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 #9CAEA9.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#9CAEA99.04:1 · AAA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 69.6, -7.2, 0.4
- Relative luminance
- 0.402
- HSL saturation
- 10%
- HSL lightness
- 64.7%
Aa On white · 2.32:1 · Below AA
Aa On black · 9.04:1 · 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: #38302E at 5.55:1.
Gray
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 120, 133, 133 · HSL 180°, 5.1%, 49.6%. 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 #788585.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#7885855.49:1 · AA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 54.5, -4.7, -1.6
- Relative luminance
- 0.2246
- HSL saturation
- 5.1%
- HSL lightness
- 49.6%
Aa On white · 3.82:1 · Below AA
Aa On black · 5.49:1 · 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: #38302E at 3.37:1.
Gray
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 111, 104, 102 · HSL 13.3°, 4.2%, 41.8%. 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 #6F6866.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#6F68665.46:1 · AA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 44.6, 2.4, 2.1
- Relative luminance
- 0.1424
- HSL saturation
- 4.2%
- HSL lightness
- 41.8%
Aa On white · 5.46:1 · AA
Aa On black · 3.85:1 · 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: #CCDAD1 at 3.77:1.
Slate
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 56, 48, 46 · HSL 12°, 9.8%, 20%. 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 #38302E.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#38302E12.88:1 · AAA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 20.6, 3.2, 2.6
- Relative luminance
- 0.0315
- HSL saturation
- 9.8%
- HSL lightness
- 20%
Aa On white · 12.88:1 · 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: #CCDAD1 at 8.90:1.
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