Sunset — Retro NarrativeA study in color.
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Deep Violet
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 52, 36, 92 · HSL 257.1°, 43.8%, 25.1%. 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 #34245C.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#34245C13.52:1 · AAA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 19.1, 22.4, -31.1
- Relative luminance
- 0.0276
- HSL saturation
- 43.8%
- HSL lightness
- 25.1%
Aa On white · 13.52:1 · AAA
Aa On black · 1.55:1 · 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: #B2A2CB at 5.75:1.
Orange
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 239, 121, 79 · HSL 15.7°, 83.3%, 62.4%. 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 #EF794F.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#EF794F7.52:1 · AAA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 63.8, 42.2, 43.4
- Relative luminance
- 0.3259
- HSL saturation
- 83.3%
- HSL lightness
- 62.4%
Aa On white · 2.79:1 · Below AA
Aa On black · 7.52:1 · 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: #34245C at 4.84:1.
Muted Yellow
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 133, 125, 98 · HSL 46.3°, 15.2%, 45.3%. 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 #857D62.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#857D625.11:1 · AA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 52.4, -1.6, 15.9
- Relative luminance
- 0.2054
- HSL saturation
- 15.2%
- HSL lightness
- 45.3%
Aa On white · 4.11:1 · Below AA
Aa On black · 5.11:1 · 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: #34245C at 3.29:1.
Muted Violet
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 178, 162, 203 · HSL 263.4°, 28.3%, 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 #B2A2CB.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#B2A2CB8.92:1 · AAA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 69.2, 13.8, -18.8
- Relative luminance
- 0.3962
- HSL saturation
- 28.3%
- HSL lightness
- 71.6%
Aa On white · 2.35:1 · Below AA
Aa On black · 8.92:1 · 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: #34245C at 5.75:1.
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