Shadow MagicA study in color.
Start with the whole. Fall for the details.
Charcoal
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 33, 28, 21 · HSL 35°, 22.2%, 10.6%. 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 #211C15.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#211C1516.91:1 · AAA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 10.6, 1, 5.7
- Relative luminance
- 0.0121
- HSL saturation
- 22.2%
- HSL lightness
- 10.6%
Aa On white · 16.91:1 · AAA
Aa On black · 1.24:1 · 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: #7D8966 at 4.54:1.
Gentle Green
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 125, 137, 102 · HSL 80.6°, 14.6%, 46.9%. 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 #7D8966.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#7D89665.64:1 · AA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 55.3, -10.9, 17.4
- Relative luminance
- 0.2321
- HSL saturation
- 14.6%
- HSL lightness
- 46.9%
Aa On white · 3.72:1 · Below AA
Aa On black · 5.64:1 · 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: #211C15 at 4.54:1.
Slate
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 60, 71, 83 · HSL 211.3°, 16.1%, 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 #3C4753.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#3C47539.47:1 · AAA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 29.6, -1.3, -8.6
- Relative luminance
- 0.0609
- HSL saturation
- 16.1%
- HSL lightness
- 28%
Aa On white · 9.47:1 · AAA
Aa On black · 2.22:1 · 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: #7D8966 at 2.54:1.
Dark Soft Amber
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 114, 84, 70 · HSL 19.1°, 23.9%, 36.1%. 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 #725446.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#7254466.84:1 · AA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 38.5, 10.4, 13.1
- Relative luminance
- 0.1036
- HSL saturation
- 23.9%
- HSL lightness
- 36.1%
Aa On white · 6.84:1 · AA
Aa On black · 3.07:1 · 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: #211C15 at 2.47:1.
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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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