Subtle Spin EssenceA study in color.
Start with the whole. Fall for the details.
Charcoal
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 40, 40, 32 · HSL 60°, 11.1%, 14.1%. 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 #282820.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#28282014.85:1 · AAA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 15.9, -1.8, 5.3
- Relative luminance
- 0.0207
- HSL saturation
- 11.1%
- HSL lightness
- 14.1%
Aa On white · 14.85:1 · AAA
Aa On black · 1.41:1 · 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: #EAE8D0 at 11.98:1.
Gray
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 102, 102, 102 · HSL 0°, 0%, 40%. 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 #666666.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#6666665.74:1 · AA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 43.2, 0, 0
- Relative luminance
- 0.1329
- HSL saturation
- 0%
- HSL lightness
- 40%
Aa On white · 5.74:1 · AA
Aa On black · 3.66:1 · 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: #EAE8D0 at 4.64:1.
Silver
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 132, 147, 160 · HSL 207.9°, 12.8%, 57.3%. 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 #8493A0.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#8493A06.66:1 · AA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 60.2, -2.5, -8.7
- Relative luminance
- 0.2831
- HSL saturation
- 12.8%
- HSL lightness
- 57.3%
Aa On white · 3.15:1 · Below AA
Aa On black · 6.66:1 · 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: #282820 at 4.71:1.
Pearl Green
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 234, 232, 208 · HSL 55.4°, 38.2%, 86.7%. 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 #EAE8D0.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#EAE8D016.95:1 · AAA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 91.6, -3.4, 11.9
- Relative luminance
- 0.7976
- HSL saturation
- 38.2%
- HSL lightness
- 86.7%
Aa On white · 1.24:1 · Below AA
Aa On black · 16.95:1 · 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: #282820 at 11.98:1.
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