Velvet Study — Velvet PromiseA study in color.
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Blue
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 11, 101, 185 · HSL 209°, 88.8%, 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 #0B65B9.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#0B65B95.87:1 · AA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 42.6, 8.7, -50.9
- Relative luminance
- 0.1288
- HSL saturation
- 88.8%
- HSL lightness
- 38.4%
Aa On white · 5.87:1 · AA
Aa On black · 3.58:1 · 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: #B45294 at 1.28:1.
Violet
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 135, 63, 157 · HSL 286°, 42.7%, 43.1%. 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 #873F9D.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#873F9D6.51:1 · AA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 39.8, 45.8, -38.2
- Relative luminance
- 0.1114
- HSL saturation
- 42.7%
- HSL lightness
- 43.1%
Aa On white · 6.51:1 · AA
Aa On black · 3.23:1 · 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: #B45294 at 1.42:1.
Dusty Rose
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 180, 82, 148 · HSL 319.6°, 39.5%, 51.4%. 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 #B45294.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#B452944.59:1 · AA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 49.3, 47.8, -17.5
- Relative luminance
- 0.1788
- HSL saturation
- 39.5%
- HSL lightness
- 51.4%
Aa On white · 4.59:1 · AA
Aa On black · 4.58:1 · 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: #1E5DA9 at 1.43:1.
Blue
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 30, 93, 169 · HSL 212.8°, 69.8%, 39%. 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 #1E5DA9.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#1E5DA96.58:1 · AA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 39.5, 8.7, -46.3
- Relative luminance
- 0.1097
- HSL saturation
- 69.8%
- HSL lightness
- 39%
Aa On white · 6.58:1 · AA
Aa On black · 3.19:1 · 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: #B45294 at 1.43:1.
Violet
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 149, 65, 175 · HSL 285.8°, 45.8%, 47.1%. 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 #9541AF.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#9541AF5.75:1 · AA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 43.2, 52.1, -43.5
- Relative luminance
- 0.1327
- HSL saturation
- 45.8%
- HSL lightness
- 47.1%
Aa On white · 5.75:1 · AA
Aa On black · 3.65:1 · 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: #B45294 at 1.25:1.
Dusty Rose
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 169, 65, 136 · HSL 319°, 44.4%, 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 #A94188.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#A941885.53:1 · AA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 44.2, 50.6, -18.3
- Relative luminance
- 0.1399
- HSL saturation
- 44.4%
- HSL lightness
- 45.9%
Aa On white · 5.53:1 · AA
Aa On black · 3.80:1 · 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: #B45294 at 1.20:1.
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