Pale MagicA study in color.
Start with the whole. Fall for the details.
Gray
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 121, 128, 138 · HSL 215.3°, 6.8%, 50.8%. 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 #79808A.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#79808A5.27:1 · AA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 53.3, -0.4, -6.3
- Relative luminance
- 0.2134
- HSL saturation
- 6.8%
- HSL lightness
- 50.8%
Aa On white · 3.99:1 · Below AA
Aa On black · 5.27:1 · 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: #F1E6C8 at 3.21:1.
Ice Gentle Lime
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 241, 230, 200 · HSL 43.9°, 59.4%, 86.5%. 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 #F1E6C8.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#F1E6C816.89:1 · AAA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 91.4, -1.1, 16
- Relative luminance
- 0.7946
- HSL saturation
- 59.4%
- HSL lightness
- 86.5%
Aa On white · 1.24:1 · Below AA
Aa On black · 16.89:1 · 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: #79808A at 3.21:1.
Pearl
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 220, 220, 208 · HSL 60°, 14.6%, 83.9%. 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 #DCDCD0.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#DCDCD015.19:1 · AAA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 87.5, -2.1, 5.9
- Relative luminance
- 0.7096
- HSL saturation
- 14.6%
- HSL lightness
- 83.9%
Aa On white · 1.38:1 · Below AA
Aa On black · 15.19:1 · 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: #79808A at 2.88:1.
Pale Ash Amber
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 211, 186, 177 · HSL 15.9°, 27.9%, 76.1%. 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 #D3BAB1.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#D3BAB111.43:1 · AAA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 77.4, 7.4, 7.8
- Relative luminance
- 0.5214
- HSL saturation
- 27.9%
- HSL lightness
- 76.1%
Aa On white · 1.84:1 · Below AA
Aa On black · 11.43:1 · 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: #79808A at 2.17:1.
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