Velvet Study — Rich ForceA study in color.
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Blue
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 21, 101, 184 · HSL 210.6°, 79.5%, 40.2%. 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 #1565B8.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#1565B85.86:1 · AA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 42.7, 8.8, -50.2
- Relative luminance
- 0.1293
- HSL saturation
- 79.5%
- HSL lightness
- 40.2%
Aa On white · 5.86:1 · AA
Aa On black · 3.59:1 · 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: #FB31C5 at 1.77:1.
Violet
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 167, 71, 199 · HSL 285°, 53.3%, 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 #A747C7.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#A747C74.81:1 · AA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 48.1, 58.5, -49.6
- Relative luminance
- 0.1685
- HSL saturation
- 53.3%
- HSL lightness
- 52.9%
Aa On white · 4.81:1 · AA
Aa On black · 4.37:1 · 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: #FB31C5 at 1.45:1.
Magenta
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 251, 49, 197 · HSL 316°, 96.2%, 58.8%. 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 #FB31C5.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#FB31C56.35:1 · AA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 58.7, 84.1, -30.7
- Relative luminance
- 0.2674
- HSL saturation
- 96.2%
- HSL lightness
- 58.8%
Aa On white · 3.31:1 · Below AA
Aa On black · 6.35:1 · 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: #1565B8 at 1.77:1.
Blue
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 54, 115, 198 · HSL 214.6°, 57.1%, 49.4%. 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 #3673C6.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#3673C64.75:1 · AA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 48.4, 8.6, -49
- Relative luminance
- 0.1712
- HSL saturation
- 57.1%
- HSL lightness
- 49.4%
Aa On white · 4.75:1 · AA
Aa On black · 4.42:1 · 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: #FB31C5 at 1.43:1.
Violet
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 180, 74, 216 · HSL 284.8°, 64.5%, 56.9%. 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 #B44AD8.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#B44AD84.91:1 · AA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 51.3, 63.5, -54
- Relative luminance
- 0.1956
- HSL saturation
- 64.5%
- HSL lightness
- 56.9%
Aa On white · 4.28:1 · Below AA
Aa On black · 4.91:1 · 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: #1565B8 at 1.37:1.
Magenta
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 222, 38, 173 · HSL 316°, 73.6%, 51%. 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 #DE26AD.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#DE26AD4.99:1 · AA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 51.8, 77.4, -28
- Relative luminance
- 0.1993
- HSL saturation
- 73.6%
- HSL lightness
- 51%
Aa On white · 4.21:1 · Below AA
Aa On black · 4.99:1 · 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: #1565B8 at 1.39:1.
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