Velvet Study — Imperial SurgeA study in color.
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Blue
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 42, 125, 222 · HSL 212.3°, 73.2%, 51.8%. 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 #2A7DDE.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#2A7DDE5.09:1 · AA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 52.3, 10, -56.4
- Relative luminance
- 0.2043
- HSL saturation
- 73.2%
- HSL lightness
- 51.8%
Aa On white · 4.13:1 · Below AA
Aa On black · 5.09:1 · 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: #941F73 at 1.88:1.
Violet
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 135, 64, 157 · HSL 285.8°, 42.1%, 43.3%. 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 #87409D.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#87409D6.46:1 · AA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 40, 45.3, -37.9
- Relative luminance
- 0.1125
- HSL saturation
- 42.1%
- HSL lightness
- 43.3%
Aa On white · 6.46:1 · AA
Aa On black · 3.25:1 · 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: #2A7DDE at 1.56:1.
Deep Purple
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 148, 31, 115 · HSL 316.9°, 65.4%, 35.1%. 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 #941F73.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#941F737.77:1 · AAA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 35, 54.9, -19.8
- Relative luminance
- 0.0851
- HSL saturation
- 65.4%
- HSL lightness
- 35.1%
Aa On white · 7.77:1 · AAA
Aa On black · 2.70:1 · 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: #2A7DDE at 1.88:1.
Blue
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 46, 104, 180 · HSL 214°, 59.3%, 44.3%. 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 #2E68B4.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#2E68B45.59:1 · AA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 43.9, 7.8, -45.8
- Relative luminance
- 0.1378
- HSL saturation
- 59.3%
- HSL lightness
- 44.3%
Aa On white · 5.59:1 · AA
Aa On black · 3.76:1 · 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: #941F73 at 1.39:1.
Violet
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 160, 68, 189 · HSL 285.6°, 47.8%, 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 #A044BD.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#A044BD5.18:1 · AA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 46, 56.2, -47.1
- Relative luminance
- 0.1528
- HSL saturation
- 47.8%
- HSL lightness
- 50.4%
Aa On white · 5.18:1 · AA
Aa On black · 4.06:1 · 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: #941F73 at 1.50:1.
Dusty Rose
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 189, 48, 149 · HSL 317°, 59.5%, 46.5%. 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 #BD3095.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#BD30955.22:1 · AA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 45.8, 64.3, -23.5
- Relative luminance
- 0.151
- HSL saturation
- 59.5%
- HSL lightness
- 46.5%
Aa On white · 5.22:1 · AA
Aa On black · 4.02:1 · 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: #941F73 at 1.49:1.
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