Shadow DelightA study in color.
Start with the whole. Fall for the details.
Slate
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 75, 68, 60 · HSL 32°, 11.1%, 26.5%. 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 #4B443C.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#4B443C9.58:1 · AAA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 29.3, 1.4, 5.9
- Relative luminance
- 0.0596
- HSL saturation
- 11.1%
- HSL lightness
- 26.5%
Aa On white · 9.58:1 · AAA
Aa On black · 2.19:1 · 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: #E4E5E8 at 7.61:1.
Shadow Medium Crimson
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 77, 0, 17 · HSL 346.8°, 100%, 15.1%. 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 #4D0011.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#4D001115.87:1 · AAA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 13.3, 34.3, 13.3
- Relative luminance
- 0.0162
- HSL saturation
- 100%
- HSL lightness
- 15.1%
Aa On white · 15.87:1 · AAA
Aa On black · 1.32:1 · 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: #E4E5E8 at 12.60:1.
Charcoal
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 35, 36, 37 · HSL 210°, 2.8%, 14.1%. 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 #232425.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#23242515.55:1 · AAA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 14.1, -0.2, -0.8
- Relative luminance
- 0.0175
- HSL saturation
- 2.8%
- HSL lightness
- 14.1%
Aa On white · 15.55:1 · AAA
Aa On black · 1.35:1 · 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: #E4E5E8 at 12.34:1.
Pearl
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 228, 229, 232 · HSL 225°, 8%, 90.2%. 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 #E4E5E8.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#E4E5E816.67:1 · AAA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 90.9, 0.2, -1.6
- Relative luminance
- 0.7836
- HSL saturation
- 8%
- HSL lightness
- 90.2%
Aa On white · 1.26:1 · Below AA
Aa On black · 16.67:1 · 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: #4D0011 at 12.60:1.
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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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