Velvet Study — Decadent SymphonyA study in color.
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Blue
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 45, 83, 142 · HSL 216.5°, 51.9%, 36.7%. 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 #2D538E.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#2D538E7.67:1 · AAA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 35.4, 6.8, -36.7
- Relative luminance
- 0.087
- HSL saturation
- 51.9%
- HSL lightness
- 36.7%
Aa On white · 7.67:1 · AAA
Aa On black · 2.74:1 · 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: #C650A1 at 1.85:1.
Violet
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 148, 80, 169 · HSL 285.8°, 35.7%, 48.8%. 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 #9450A9.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#9450A95.28:1 · AA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 45.5, 43.1, -36.3
- Relative luminance
- 0.149
- HSL saturation
- 35.7%
- HSL lightness
- 48.8%
Aa On white · 5.28:1 · AA
Aa On black · 3.98:1 · 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: #2D538E at 1.45:1.
Dusty Rose
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 198, 80, 161 · HSL 318.8°, 50.9%, 54.5%. 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 #C650A1.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#C650A15.06:1 · AA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 52.2, 56, -20.6
- Relative luminance
- 0.2032
- HSL saturation
- 50.9%
- HSL lightness
- 54.5%
Aa On white · 4.15:1 · Below AA
Aa On black · 5.06:1 · 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: #2D538E at 1.85:1.
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