Shadow WonderA study in color.
Start with the whole. Fall for the details.
Charcoal
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 23, 30, 43 · HSL 219°, 30.3%, 12.9%. 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 #171E2B.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#171E2B16.71:1 · AAA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 11.2, 1, -9.7
- Relative luminance
- 0.0129
- HSL saturation
- 30.3%
- HSL lightness
- 12.9%
Aa On white · 16.71:1 · 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: #DDB3A3 at 8.79:1.
Stone Purple
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 91, 94, 111 · HSL 231°, 9.9%, 39.6%. 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 #5B5E6F.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#5B5E6F6.41:1 · AA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 40.2, 2.7, -10
- Relative luminance
- 0.1138
- HSL saturation
- 9.9%
- HSL lightness
- 39.6%
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: #DDB3A3 at 3.37:1.
Dark Rich Pink
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 110, 53, 98 · HSL 312.6°, 35%, 32%. 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 #6E3562.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#6E35628.94:1 · AAA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 31.2, 31.8, -15.4
- Relative luminance
- 0.0674
- HSL saturation
- 35%
- HSL lightness
- 32%
Aa On white · 8.94:1 · AAA
Aa On black · 2.35:1 · 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: #DDB3A3 at 4.71:1.
Light Amber
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 221, 179, 163 · HSL 16.6°, 46%, 75.3%. 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 #DDB3A3.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#DDB3A311.05:1 · AAA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 76.2, 12.8, 13.9
- Relative luminance
- 0.5026
- HSL saturation
- 46%
- HSL lightness
- 75.3%
Aa On white · 1.90:1 · Below AA
Aa On black · 11.05:1 · 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: #171E2B at 8.79:1.
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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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