Macaron PromiseA study in color.
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Soft Indigo
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 137, 157, 176 · HSL 209.2°, 19.8%, 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 #899DB0.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#899DB07.51:1 · AAA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 63.8, -2.8, -12.2
- Relative luminance
- 0.3257
- HSL saturation
- 19.8%
- HSL lightness
- 61.4%
Aa On white · 2.80:1 · Below AA
Aa On black · 7.51:1 · 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: #04061F at 7.15:1.
Pearl
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 195, 205, 214 · HSL 208.4°, 18.8%, 80.2%. 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 #C3CDD6.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#C3CDD613.02:1 · AAA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 81.9, -1.7, -5.6
- Relative luminance
- 0.6012
- HSL saturation
- 18.8%
- HSL lightness
- 80.2%
Aa On white · 1.61:1 · Below AA
Aa On black · 13.02:1 · 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: #04061F at 12.39:1.
Midnight Medium Purple
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 21, 34, 122 · HSL 232.3°, 70.6%, 28%. 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 #15227A.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#15227A13.62:1 · AAA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 18.8, 29.3, -51.1
- Relative luminance
- 0.0271
- HSL saturation
- 70.6%
- HSL lightness
- 28%
Aa On white · 13.62:1 · AAA
Aa On black · 1.54:1 · 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: #C3CDD6 at 8.45:1.
Deep Purple
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 4, 6, 31 · HSL 235.6°, 77.1%, 6.9%. 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 #04061F.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#04061F19.98:1 · AAA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 2.3, 4.9, -14.5
- Relative luminance
- 0.0025
- HSL saturation
- 77.1%
- HSL lightness
- 6.9%
Aa On white · 19.98:1 · AAA
Aa On black · 1.05:1 · 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: #C3CDD6 at 12.39:1.
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