Balanced ReflectionsA study in color.
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Light Gentle Amber
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 185, 139, 115 · HSL 20.6°, 33.3%, 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 #B98B73.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#B98B737.00:1 · AAA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 61.7, 14.3, 19.6
- Relative luminance
- 0.3002
- HSL saturation
- 33.3%
- HSL lightness
- 58.8%
Aa On white · 3.00:1 · Below AA
Aa On black · 7.00:1 · 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: #3F4238 at 3.42:1.
Soft Soft Amber
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 203, 153, 126 · HSL 21°, 42.5%, 64.5%. 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 #CB997E.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#CB997E8.40:1 · AAA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 67.3, 15.1, 21.5
- Relative luminance
- 0.3699
- HSL saturation
- 42.5%
- HSL lightness
- 64.5%
Aa On white · 2.50:1 · Below AA
Aa On black · 8.40:1 · 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: #3F4238 at 4.10:1.
Pale Subtle Yellow
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 221, 190, 169 · HSL 24.2°, 43.3%, 76.5%. 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 #DDBEA9.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#DDBEA912.01:1 · AAA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 79.1, 7.8, 14.7
- Relative luminance
- 0.5506
- HSL saturation
- 43.3%
- HSL lightness
- 76.5%
Aa On white · 1.75:1 · Below AA
Aa On black · 12.01:1 · 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: #3F4238 at 5.87:1.
Ghost Pale Yellow
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 255, 232, 214 · HSL 26.3°, 100%, 92%. 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 #FFE8D6.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#FFE8D617.77:1 · AAA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 93.4, 5, 11.6
- Relative luminance
- 0.8383
- HSL saturation
- 100%
- HSL lightness
- 92%
Aa On white · 1.18:1 · Below AA
Aa On black · 17.77:1 · 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: #3F4238 at 8.68:1.
Ghost Muted Chartreuse
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 212, 199, 176 · HSL 38.3°, 29.5%, 76.1%. 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 #D4C7B0.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#D4C7B012.60:1 · AAA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 80.7, 0.8, 13.2
- Relative luminance
- 0.5798
- HSL saturation
- 29.5%
- HSL lightness
- 76.1%
Aa On white · 1.67:1 · Below AA
Aa On black · 12.60:1 · 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: #3F4238 at 6.15:1.
Pale Green
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 183, 183, 164 · HSL 60°, 11.7%, 68%. 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 #B7B7A4.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#B7B7A410.32:1 · AAA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 73.9, -3.4, 9.7
- Relative luminance
- 0.4661
- HSL saturation
- 11.7%
- HSL lightness
- 68%
Aa On white · 2.03:1 · Below AA
Aa On black · 10.32:1 · 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: #3F4238 at 5.04:1.
Pale Ash Green
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 165, 165, 141 · HSL 60°, 11.8%, 60%. 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 #A5A58D.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#A5A58D8.37:1 · AAA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 67.2, -4.2, 12.5
- Relative luminance
- 0.3683
- HSL saturation
- 11.8%
- HSL lightness
- 60%
Aa On white · 2.51:1 · Below AA
Aa On black · 8.37:1 · 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: #3F4238 at 4.09:1.
Dusty Green
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 107, 112, 92 · HSL 75°, 9.8%, 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 #6B705C.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#6B705C5.13:1 · AA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 46.3, -5.8, 10.5
- Relative luminance
- 0.1549
- HSL saturation
- 9.8%
- HSL lightness
- 40%
Aa On white · 5.13:1 · AA
Aa On black · 4.10:1 · 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: #FFE8D6 at 4.34:1.
Slate
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 63, 66, 56 · HSL 78°, 8.2%, 23.9%. 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 #3F4238.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#3F423810.26:1 · AAA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 27.4, -3.4, 5.7
- Relative luminance
- 0.0524
- HSL saturation
- 8.2%
- HSL lightness
- 23.9%
Aa On white · 10.26:1 · AAA
Aa On black · 2.05:1 · 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: #FFE8D6 at 8.68:1.
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