Neutral Study — Graphite TreasureA study in color.
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Gray
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 96, 96, 96 · HSL 0°, 0%, 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 #606060.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#6060606.29:1 · AA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 40.7, 0, 0
- Relative luminance
- 0.117
- HSL saturation
- 0%
- HSL lightness
- 37.6%
Aa On white · 6.29:1 · AA
Aa On black · 3.34:1 · 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: #DCDCDC at 4.59:1.
Light Gray
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 220, 220, 220 · HSL 0°, 0%, 86.3%. 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 #DCDCDC.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#DCDCDC15.31:1 · AAA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 87.8, 0, 0
- Relative luminance
- 0.7157
- HSL saturation
- 0%
- HSL lightness
- 86.3%
Aa On white · 1.37:1 · Below AA
Aa On black · 15.31:1 · 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: #464646 at 6.88:1.
Gray
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 156, 156, 156 · HSL 0°, 0%, 61.2%. 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 #9C9C9C.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#9C9C9C7.65:1 · AAA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 64.4, 0, 0
- Relative luminance
- 0.3325
- HSL saturation
- 0%
- HSL lightness
- 61.2%
Aa On white · 2.75:1 · Below AA
Aa On black · 7.65:1 · 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: #464646 at 3.44:1.
Gray
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 131, 131, 131 · HSL 0°, 0%, 51.4%. 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 #838383.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#8383835.54:1 · AA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 54.8, 0, 0
- Relative luminance
- 0.227
- HSL saturation
- 0%
- HSL lightness
- 51.4%
Aa On white · 3.79:1 · Below AA
Aa On black · 5.54:1 · 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: #DCDCDC at 2.76:1.
Light Gray
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 180, 180, 180 · HSL 0°, 0%, 70.6%. 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 #B4B4B4.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#B4B4B410.13:1 · AAA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 73.3, 0, 0
- Relative luminance
- 0.4564
- HSL saturation
- 0%
- HSL lightness
- 70.6%
Aa On white · 2.07:1 · Below AA
Aa On black · 10.13:1 · 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: #464646 at 4.55:1.
Dark Gray
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 70, 70, 70 · HSL 0°, 0%, 27.5%. 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 #464646.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#4646469.44:1 · AAA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 29.7, 0, 0
- Relative luminance
- 0.0612
- HSL saturation
- 0%
- HSL lightness
- 27.5%
Aa On white · 9.44:1 · AAA
Aa On black · 2.22:1 · 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: #DCDCDC at 6.88:1.
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