Purple Study — Unicorn ExplosionA study in color.
Start with the whole. Fall for the details.
Violet
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 118, 26, 156 · HSL 282.5°, 71.4%, 35.7%. 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 #761A9C.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#761A9C8.76:1 · AAA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 31.8, 57.1, -50.7
- Relative luminance
- 0.0699
- HSL saturation
- 71.4%
- HSL lightness
- 35.7%
Aa On white · 8.76:1 · AAA
Aa On black · 2.40:1 · 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: #BC49C9 at 2.06:1.
Magenta
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 188, 73, 201 · HSL 293.9°, 54.2%, 53.7%. 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 #BC49C9.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#BC49C94.93:1 · AA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 51.5, 62.9, -45.1
- Relative luminance
- 0.1967
- HSL saturation
- 54.2%
- HSL lightness
- 53.7%
Aa On white · 4.26:1 · Below AA
Aa On black · 4.93:1 · 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: #761A9C at 2.06:1.
Violet
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 169, 63, 214 · HSL 282.1°, 64.8%, 54.3%. 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 #A93FD6.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#A93FD64.81:1 · AA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 48.1, 65.3, -58.2
- Relative luminance
- 0.1685
- HSL saturation
- 64.8%
- HSL lightness
- 54.3%
Aa On white · 4.81:1 · AA
Aa On black · 4.37:1 · 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: #761A9C at 1.82:1.
Deep Purple
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 134, 45, 149 · HSL 291.3°, 53.6%, 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 #862D95.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#862D957.44:1 · AAA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 36.2, 52.2, -39.2
- Relative luminance
- 0.0912
- HSL saturation
- 53.6%
- HSL lightness
- 38%
Aa On white · 7.44:1 · AAA
Aa On black · 2.82:1 · 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: #BC49C9 at 1.75:1.
Give these colors
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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