Trend Model Study — Quiet Current SurgeA study in color.
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Light Gray
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 182, 175, 167 · HSL 32°, 9.3%, 68.4%. 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 #B6AFA7.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#B6AFA79.68:1 · AAA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 71.8, 1.1, 5
- Relative luminance
- 0.434
- HSL saturation
- 9.3%
- HSL lightness
- 68.4%
Aa On white · 2.17:1 · Below AA
Aa On black · 9.68:1 · 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: #4B5540 at 3.62:1.
Gray
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 121, 134, 136 · HSL 188°, 5.9%, 50.4%. 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 #798688.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#7986885.58:1 · AA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 55, -4.3, -2.7
- Relative luminance
- 0.2289
- HSL saturation
- 5.9%
- HSL lightness
- 50.4%
Aa On white · 3.76:1 · Below AA
Aa On black · 5.58:1 · 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: #4B5540 at 2.09:1.
Gray
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 151, 141, 145 · HSL 336°, 4.6%, 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 #978D91.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#978D916.53:1 · AA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 59.6, 4.5, -0.8
- Relative luminance
- 0.2767
- HSL saturation
- 4.6%
- HSL lightness
- 57.3%
Aa On white · 3.21:1 · Below AA
Aa On black · 6.53:1 · 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: #4B5540 at 2.45:1.
Muted Green
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 75, 85, 64 · HSL 88.6°, 14.1%, 29.2%. 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 #4B5540.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#4B55407.86:1 · AAA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 34.7, -8.3, 11
- Relative luminance
- 0.0836
- HSL saturation
- 14.1%
- HSL lightness
- 29.2%
Aa On white · 7.86:1 · AAA
Aa On black · 2.67:1 · 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: #B6AFA7 at 3.62:1.
Gray
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 133, 139, 147 · HSL 214.3°, 6.1%, 54.9%. 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 #858B93.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#858B936.11:1 · AA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 57.6, -0.5, -5
- Relative luminance
- 0.2556
- HSL saturation
- 6.1%
- HSL lightness
- 54.9%
Aa On white · 3.44:1 · Below AA
Aa On black · 6.11:1 · 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: #4B5540 at 2.29:1.
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somewhere to live.
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