Velvet Study — Velvet SurgeA study in color.
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Blue
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 49, 115, 201 · HSL 213.9°, 60.8%, 49%. 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 #3173C9.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#3173C94.74:1 · AA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 48.4, 9.1, -50.7
- Relative luminance
- 0.1713
- HSL saturation
- 60.8%
- HSL lightness
- 49%
Aa On white · 4.74:1 · AA
Aa On black · 4.43:1 · 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: #D17AEB at 1.74:1.
Violet
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 185, 68, 222 · HSL 285.6°, 70%, 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 #B944DE.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#B944DE4.94:1 · AA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 51.5, 68.2, -57
- Relative luminance
- 0.1972
- HSL saturation
- 70%
- HSL lightness
- 56.9%
Aa On white · 4.25:1 · Below AA
Aa On black · 4.94:1 · 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: #D17AEB at 1.56:1.
Magenta
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 209, 60, 166 · HSL 317.3°, 61.8%, 52.7%. 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 #D13CA6.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#D13CA64.91:1 · AA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 51.3, 67.5, -24.8
- Relative luminance
- 0.1954
- HSL saturation
- 61.8%
- HSL lightness
- 52.7%
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: #D17AEB at 1.57:1.
Blue
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 75, 147, 249 · HSL 215.2°, 93.5%, 63.5%. 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 #4B93F9.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#4B93F96.84:1 · AA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 61, 10.3, -57.5
- Relative luminance
- 0.292
- HSL saturation
- 93.5%
- HSL lightness
- 63.5%
Aa On white · 3.07:1 · Below AA
Aa On black · 6.84:1 · 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: #C22B98 at 1.67:1.
Violet
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 209, 122, 235 · HSL 286.2°, 73.9%, 70%. 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 #D17AEB.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#D17AEB7.69:1 · AAA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 64.5, 51.7, -43.5
- Relative luminance
- 0.3347
- HSL saturation
- 73.9%
- HSL lightness
- 70%
Aa On white · 2.73:1 · Below AA
Aa On black · 7.69:1 · AAA
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: #C22B98 at 1.88:1.
Magenta
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 194, 43, 152 · HSL 316.7°, 63.7%, 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 #C22B98.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#C22B985.13:1 · AA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 46.3, 67.4, -24.5
- Relative luminance
- 0.1546
- HSL saturation
- 63.7%
- HSL lightness
- 46.5%
Aa On white · 5.13:1 · AA
Aa On black · 4.09:1 · 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: #D17AEB at 1.88:1.
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