Neutral Study — Stone LullabyA study in color.
Start with the whole. Fall for the details.
Light Gray
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 191, 191, 191 · HSL 0°, 0%, 74.9%. 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 #BFBFBF.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#BFBFBF11.42:1 · AAA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 77.3, 0, 0
- Relative luminance
- 0.521
- HSL saturation
- 0%
- HSL lightness
- 74.9%
Aa On white · 1.84:1 · Below AA
Aa On black · 11.42:1 · 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: #3F3F3F at 5.73:1.
Dark Gray
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 63, 63, 63 · HSL 0°, 0%, 24.7%. 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 #3F3F3F.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#3F3F3F10.53:1 · AAA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 26.7, 0, 0
- Relative luminance
- 0.0497
- HSL saturation
- 0%
- HSL lightness
- 24.7%
Aa On white · 10.53:1 · AAA
Aa On black · 1.99:1 · 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: #BFBFBF at 5.73:1.
Gray
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 142, 142, 142 · HSL 0°, 0%, 55.7%. 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 #8E8E8E.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#8E8E8E6.41:1 · AA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 59, 0, 0
- Relative luminance
- 0.2705
- HSL saturation
- 0%
- HSL lightness
- 55.7%
Aa On white · 3.28:1 · Below AA
Aa On black · 6.41:1 · 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: #3F3F3F at 3.21:1.
Gray
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 126, 126, 126 · HSL 0°, 0%, 49.4%. 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 #7E7E7E.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#7E7E7E5.17:1 · AA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 52.8, 0, 0
- Relative luminance
- 0.2086
- HSL saturation
- 0%
- HSL lightness
- 49.4%
Aa On white · 4.06:1 · Below AA
Aa On black · 5.17:1 · 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: #3F3F3F at 2.59:1.
Dark Gray
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 81, 81, 81 · HSL 0°, 0%, 31.8%. 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 #515151.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#5151517.94:1 · AAA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 34.5, 0, 0
- Relative luminance
- 0.0823
- HSL saturation
- 0%
- HSL lightness
- 31.8%
Aa On white · 7.94:1 · AAA
Aa On black · 2.65:1 · 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: #BFBFBF at 4.32:1.
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somewhere to live.
Try the complete palette in QRCO’s brand, type and interface previews. Keep the colors you love and explore the rest.
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