Pale ReflectionsA study in color.
Start with the whole. Fall for the details.
Gray
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 150, 140, 125 · HSL 36°, 10.6%, 53.9%. 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 #968C7D.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#968C7D6.34:1 · AA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 58.7, 1.1, 9.4
- Relative luminance
- 0.2672
- HSL saturation
- 10.6%
- HSL lightness
- 53.9%
Aa On white · 3.31:1 · Below AA
Aa On black · 6.34:1 · 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: #F3FBFC at 3.15:1.
Pale Yellow
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 116, 98, 78 · HSL 31.6°, 19.6%, 38%. 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 #74624E.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#74624E5.83:1 · AA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 42.8, 4, 14.1
- Relative luminance
- 0.13
- HSL saturation
- 19.6%
- HSL lightness
- 38%
Aa On white · 5.83:1 · AA
Aa On black · 3.60:1 · 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: #F3FBFC at 5.56:1.
Ghost Pale Chartreuse
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 247, 231, 206 · HSL 36.6°, 71.9%, 88.8%. 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 #F7E7CE.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#F7E7CE17.28:1 · AAA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 92.3, 1.4, 14.1
- Relative luminance
- 0.8138
- HSL saturation
- 71.9%
- HSL lightness
- 88.8%
Aa On white · 1.22:1 · Below AA
Aa On black · 17.28:1 · 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: #74624E at 4.80:1.
Pearl
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 243, 251, 252 · HSL 186.7°, 60%, 97.1%. 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 #F3FBFC.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#F3FBFC20.02:1 · AAA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 98.1, -2.4, -1.4
- Relative luminance
- 0.9508
- HSL saturation
- 60%
- HSL lightness
- 97.1%
Aa On white · 1.05:1 · Below AA
Aa On black · 20.02:1 · 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: #74624E at 5.56:1.
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