Shadow EssenceA study in color.
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Rich Violet
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 4, 102, 200 · HSL 210°, 96.1%, 40%. 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 #0466C8.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#0466C85.62:1 · AA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 43.8, 13.8, -57.6
- Relative luminance
- 0.137
- HSL saturation
- 96.1%
- HSL lightness
- 40%
Aa On white · 5.62:1 · AA
Aa On black · 3.74:1 · 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: #001233 at 3.30:1.
Dark Rich Violet
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 3, 83, 164 · HSL 210.2°, 96.4%, 32.7%. 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 #0353A4.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#0353A47.56:1 · AAA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 35.8, 11.6, -49.5
- Relative luminance
- 0.0889
- HSL saturation
- 96.4%
- HSL lightness
- 32.7%
Aa On white · 7.56:1 · AAA
Aa On black · 2.78:1 · 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: #979DAC at 2.78:1.
Dark Rich Violet
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 2, 62, 125 · HSL 210.7°, 96.9%, 24.9%. 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 #023E7D.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#023E7D10.56:1 · AAA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 26.6, 9.3, -40.4
- Relative luminance
- 0.0494
- HSL saturation
- 96.9%
- HSL lightness
- 24.9%
Aa On white · 10.56:1 · 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: #979DAC at 3.89:1.
Midnight Soft Violet
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 0, 40, 85 · HSL 211.8°, 100%, 16.7%. 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 #002855.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#00285514.64:1 · AAA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 16.4, 7.1, -30.9
- Relative luminance
- 0.0217
- HSL saturation
- 100%
- HSL lightness
- 16.7%
Aa On white · 14.64:1 · AAA
Aa On black · 1.43:1 · 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: #979DAC at 5.39:1.
Dark Soft Purple
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 0, 24, 69 · HSL 219.1°, 100%, 13.5%. 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 #001845.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#00184517.26:1 · AAA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 9.7, 12, -30.9
- Relative luminance
- 0.0108
- HSL saturation
- 100%
- HSL lightness
- 13.5%
Aa On white · 17.26:1 · AAA
Aa On black · 1.22:1 · 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: #979DAC at 6.36:1.
Midnight Gentle Purple
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 0, 18, 51 · HSL 218.8°, 100%, 10%. 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 #001233.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#00123318.51:1 · AAA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 6.1, 7.2, -23.8
- Relative luminance
- 0.0067
- HSL saturation
- 100%
- HSL lightness
- 10%
Aa On white · 18.51:1 · AAA
Aa On black · 1.13:1 · 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: #979DAC at 6.82:1.
Dark Violet
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 51, 65, 92 · HSL 219.5°, 28.7%, 28%. 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 #33415C.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#33415C10.24:1 · AAA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 27.5, 2.3, -17.8
- Relative luminance
- 0.0526
- HSL saturation
- 28.7%
- HSL lightness
- 28%
Aa On white · 10.24:1 · AAA
Aa On black · 2.05:1 · 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: #979DAC at 3.77:1.
Muted Violet
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 92, 103, 125 · HSL 220°, 15.2%, 42.5%. 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 #5C677D.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#5C677D5.69:1 · AA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 43.4, 1.2, -13.6
- Relative luminance
- 0.1346
- HSL saturation
- 15.2%
- HSL lightness
- 42.5%
Aa On white · 5.69:1 · AA
Aa On black · 3.69:1 · 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: #001233 at 3.25:1.
Pale Violet
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 125, 133, 151 · HSL 221.5°, 11.1%, 54.1%. 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 #7D8597.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#7D85975.67:1 · AA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 55.5, 1, -10.6
- Relative luminance
- 0.2337
- HSL saturation
- 11.1%
- HSL lightness
- 54.1%
Aa On white · 3.70:1 · Below AA
Aa On black · 5.67:1 · 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: #001233 at 5.00:1.
Silver
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 151, 157, 172 · HSL 222.9°, 11.2%, 63.3%. 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 #979DAC.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#979DAC7.73:1 · AAA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 64.7, 0.9, -8.5
- Relative luminance
- 0.3367
- HSL saturation
- 11.2%
- HSL lightness
- 63.3%
Aa On white · 2.72:1 · Below AA
Aa On black · 7.73:1 · 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: #001233 at 6.82:1.
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