Shadow MagicA study in color.
Start with the whole. Fall for the details.
Gray
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 105, 103, 96 · HSL 46.7°, 4.5%, 39.4%. 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 #696760.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#6967605.66:1 · AA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 43.6, -0.6, 4.2
- Relative luminance
- 0.1355
- HSL saturation
- 4.5%
- HSL lightness
- 39.4%
Aa On white · 5.66:1 · AA
Aa On black · 3.71:1 · 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: #262424 at 2.73:1.
Charcoal
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 38, 36, 36 · HSL 0°, 2.7%, 14.5%. 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 #262424.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#26242415.44:1 · AAA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 14.4, 0.9, 0.3
- Relative luminance
- 0.018
- HSL saturation
- 2.7%
- HSL lightness
- 14.5%
Aa On white · 15.44:1 · AAA
Aa On black · 1.36:1 · 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: #BC8C40 at 5.12:1.
Dark Subtle Amber
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 87, 60, 48 · HSL 18.5°, 28.9%, 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 #573C30.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#573C3010.03:1 · AAA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 28, 10.1, 12.1
- Relative luminance
- 0.0547
- HSL saturation
- 28.9%
- HSL lightness
- 26.5%
Aa On white · 10.03:1 · AAA
Aa On black · 2.09:1 · 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: #BC8C40 at 3.33:1.
Light Medium Chartreuse
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 188, 140, 64 · HSL 36.8°, 49.2%, 49.4%. 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 #BC8C40.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#BC8C406.96:1 · AA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 61.5, 10.3, 46.6
- Relative luminance
- 0.2982
- HSL saturation
- 49.2%
- HSL lightness
- 49.4%
Aa On white · 3.02:1 · Below AA
Aa On black · 6.96:1 · 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: #262424 at 5.12:1.
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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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