Velvet Study — Indulgent MeditationA study in color.
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Blue
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 13, 86, 160 · HSL 210.2°, 85%, 33.9%. 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 #0D56A0.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#0D56A07.35:1 · AAA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 36.5, 8.4, -45.8
- Relative luminance
- 0.0928
- HSL saturation
- 85%
- HSL lightness
- 33.9%
Aa On white · 7.35:1 · AAA
Aa On black · 2.86:1 · 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: #DD41B0 at 1.91:1.
Violet
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 133, 51, 159 · HSL 285.6°, 51.4%, 41.2%. 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 #85339F.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#85339F7.07:1 · AAA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 37.6, 51.4, -43
- Relative luminance
- 0.0986
- HSL saturation
- 51.4%
- HSL lightness
- 41.2%
Aa On white · 7.07:1 · AAA
Aa On black · 2.97:1 · 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: #DD41B0 at 1.84:1.
Magenta
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 221, 65, 176 · HSL 317.3°, 69.6%, 56.1%. 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 #DD41B0.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#DD41B05.46:1 · AA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 54.3, 70.1, -25.8
- Relative luminance
- 0.2229
- HSL saturation
- 69.6%
- HSL lightness
- 56.1%
Aa On white · 3.85:1 · Below AA
Aa On black · 5.46:1 · 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: #0D56A0 at 1.91:1.
Blue
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 47, 92, 157 · HSL 215.5°, 53.9%, 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 #2F5C9D.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#2F5C9D6.69:1 · AA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 39.1, 7, -39.9
- Relative luminance
- 0.1069
- HSL saturation
- 53.9%
- HSL lightness
- 40%
Aa On white · 6.69:1 · AA
Aa On black · 3.14:1 · 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: #DD41B0 at 1.74:1.
Violet
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 158, 92, 178 · HSL 286°, 35.8%, 52.9%. 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 #9E5CB2.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#9E5CB24.63:1 · AA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 49.7, 41.4, -34.9
- Relative luminance
- 0.1814
- HSL saturation
- 35.8%
- HSL lightness
- 52.9%
Aa On white · 4.54:1 · AA
Aa On black · 4.63:1 · 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: #0D56A0 at 1.62:1.
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somewhere to live.
Try the complete palette in QRCO’s brand, type and interface previews. Keep the colors you love and explore the rest.
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