Shadow MysteryA study in color.
Start with the whole. Fall for the details.
Charcoal
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 15, 0, 0 · HSL 0°, 100%, 2.9%. 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 #0F0000.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#0F000020.58:1 · AAA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 0.9, 4.1, 1.5
- Relative luminance
- 0.001
- HSL saturation
- 100%
- HSL lightness
- 2.9%
Aa On white · 20.58:1 · AAA
Aa On black · 1.02:1 · 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: #BFAEBE at 9.81:1.
Dark Rich Crimson
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 132, 18, 29 · HSL 354.2°, 76%, 29.4%. 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 #84121D.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#84121D10.07:1 · AAA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 27.9, 46.4, 25.9
- Relative luminance
- 0.0543
- HSL saturation
- 76%
- HSL lightness
- 29.4%
Aa On white · 10.07:1 · 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: #BFAEBE at 4.80:1.
Light Muted Rose
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 191, 174, 190 · HSL 303.5°, 11.7%, 71.6%. 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 #BFAEBE.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#BFAEBE10.01:1 · AAA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 72.9, 9, -5.9
- Relative luminance
- 0.4507
- HSL saturation
- 11.7%
- HSL lightness
- 71.6%
Aa On white · 2.10:1 · Below AA
Aa On black · 10.01:1 · 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: #0F0000 at 9.81:1.
Gray
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 110, 90, 91 · HSL 357°, 10%, 39.2%. 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 #6E5A5B.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#6E5A5B6.41:1 · AA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 40.2, 8.3, 2.5
- Relative luminance
- 0.1138
- HSL saturation
- 10%
- HSL lightness
- 39.2%
Aa On white · 6.41:1 · AA
Aa On black · 3.28:1 · 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: #0F0000 at 3.21:1.
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somewhere to live.
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