Velvet Study — Lush TreasureA study in color.
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Blue
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 34, 112, 200 · HSL 211.8°, 70.9%, 45.9%. 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 #2270C8.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#2270C84.98:1 · AA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 47.1, 9, -52.3
- Relative luminance
- 0.161
- HSL saturation
- 70.9%
- HSL lightness
- 45.9%
Aa On white · 4.98:1 · AA
Aa On black · 4.22:1 · 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: #2A599A at 1.41:1.
Violet
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 165, 92, 188 · HSL 285.6°, 41.7%, 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 #A55CBC.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#A55CBC4.86:1 · AA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 51, 45.5, -38.5
- Relative luminance
- 0.1928
- HSL saturation
- 41.7%
- HSL lightness
- 54.9%
Aa On white · 4.32:1 · Below AA
Aa On black · 4.86:1 · 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: #2A599A at 1.62:1.
Dusty Rose
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 176, 66, 142 · HSL 318.5°, 45.5%, 47.5%. 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 #B0428E.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#B0428E5.23:1 · AA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 45.7, 53.1, -19.5
- Relative luminance
- 0.1508
- HSL saturation
- 45.5%
- HSL lightness
- 47.5%
Aa On white · 5.23:1 · 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: #2A599A at 1.34:1.
Blue
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 42, 89, 154 · HSL 214.8°, 57.1%, 38.4%. 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 #2A599A.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#2A599A7.01:1 · AAA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 37.8, 7, -40.2
- Relative luminance
- 0.0997
- HSL saturation
- 57.1%
- HSL lightness
- 38.4%
Aa On white · 7.01:1 · AAA
Aa On black · 2.99:1 · 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: #A55CBC at 1.62:1.
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