Kelp HarmonyA study in color.
Start with the whole. Fall for the details.
Charcoal
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 16, 33, 39 · HSL 195.7°, 41.8%, 10.8%. 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 #102127.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#10212716.55:1 · AAA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 11.6, -5, -6.2
- Relative luminance
- 0.0134
- HSL saturation
- 41.8%
- HSL lightness
- 10.8%
Aa On white · 16.55:1 · AAA
Aa On black · 1.27:1 · 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: #FADCAC at 12.53:1.
Ghost Soft Chartreuse
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 250, 220, 172 · HSL 36.9°, 88.6%, 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 #FADCAC.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#FADCAC15.90:1 · AAA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 89.2, 3.5, 27.4
- Relative luminance
- 0.7449
- HSL saturation
- 88.6%
- HSL lightness
- 82.7%
Aa On white · 1.32:1 · Below AA
Aa On black · 15.90:1 · 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: #102127 at 12.53:1.
Dark Dusty Yellow
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 99, 79, 64 · HSL 25.7°, 21.5%, 32%. 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 #634F40.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#634F407.71:1 · AAA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 35.2, 5.9, 12
- Relative luminance
- 0.0861
- HSL saturation
- 21.5%
- HSL lightness
- 32%
Aa On white · 7.71:1 · AAA
Aa On black · 2.72:1 · 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: #FADCAC at 5.84:1.
Rich Crimson
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 203, 90, 98 · HSL 355.8°, 52.1%, 57.5%. 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 #CB5A62.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#CB5A625.18:1 · AA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 52.8, 45.6, 17.8
- Relative luminance
- 0.2089
- HSL saturation
- 52.1%
- HSL lightness
- 57.5%
Aa On white · 4.06:1 · Below AA
Aa On black · 5.18:1 · 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: #102127 at 4.08:1.
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