Shadow SymphonyA study in color.
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Dark Purple
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 40, 46, 86 · HSL 232.2°, 36.5%, 24.7%. 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 #282E56.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#282E5613.00:1 · AAA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 20.3, 10.2, -25.1
- Relative luminance
- 0.0308
- HSL saturation
- 36.5%
- HSL lightness
- 24.7%
Aa On white · 13.00:1 · AAA
Aa On black · 1.62:1 · 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: #CCB880 at 6.65:1.
Midnight Gentle Violet
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 0, 31, 61 · HSL 209.5°, 100%, 12%. 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 #001F3D.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#001F3D16.62:1 · AAA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 11.4, 2.5, -22.4
- Relative luminance
- 0.0132
- HSL saturation
- 100%
- HSL lightness
- 12%
Aa On white · 16.62:1 · AAA
Aa On black · 1.26:1 · 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: #CCB880 at 8.50:1.
Pale Faded Lime
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 204, 184, 128 · HSL 44.2°, 42.7%, 65.1%. 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 #CCB880.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#CCB88010.74:1 · AAA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 75.3, -0.9, 31.1
- Relative luminance
- 0.4868
- HSL saturation
- 42.7%
- HSL lightness
- 65.1%
Aa On white · 1.96:1 · Below AA
Aa On black · 10.74:1 · 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: #001F3D at 8.50:1.
Dark Amber
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 156, 65, 4 · HSL 24.1°, 95%, 31.4%. 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 #9C4104.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#9C41046.62:1 · AA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 39.3, 35.4, 48.7
- Relative luminance
- 0.1086
- HSL saturation
- 95%
- HSL lightness
- 31.4%
Aa On white · 6.62:1 · AA
Aa On black · 3.17:1 · 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: #CCB880 at 3.38:1.
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