Brown Study — Canyon ReflectionsA study in color.
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Warm Brown
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 105, 79, 39 · HSL 36.4°, 45.8%, 28.2%. 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 #694F27.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#694F277.64:1 · AAA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 35.5, 5.9, 27.5
- Relative luminance
- 0.0874
- HSL saturation
- 45.8%
- HSL lightness
- 28.2%
Aa On white · 7.64:1 · AAA
Aa On black · 2.75:1 · 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: #4E2C17 at 1.62:1.
Warm Brown
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 93, 67, 43 · HSL 28.8°, 36.8%, 26.7%. 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 #5D432B.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#5D432B9.12:1 · AAA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 30.7, 8, 18.9
- Relative luminance
- 0.0652
- HSL saturation
- 36.8%
- HSL lightness
- 26.7%
Aa On white · 9.12:1 · AAA
Aa On black · 2.30:1 · 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: #8F5B31 at 1.61:1.
Deep Brown
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 78, 44, 23 · HSL 22.9°, 54.5%, 19.8%. 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 #4E2C17.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#4E2C1712.38:1 · AAA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 21.9, 13.4, 20.1
- Relative luminance
- 0.0348
- HSL saturation
- 54.5%
- HSL lightness
- 19.8%
Aa On white · 12.38:1 · AAA
Aa On black · 1.70:1 · 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: #8F5B31 at 2.19:1.
Warm Brown
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 88, 78, 42 · HSL 47°, 35.4%, 25.5%. 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 #584E2A.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#584E2A8.27:1 · AAA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 33.3, -1.4, 22.7
- Relative luminance
- 0.0769
- HSL saturation
- 35.4%
- HSL lightness
- 25.5%
Aa On white · 8.27:1 · AAA
Aa On black · 2.54:1 · 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: #4E2C17 at 1.50:1.
Warm Brown
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 93, 78, 30 · HSL 45.7°, 51.2%, 24.1%. 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 #5D4E1E.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#5D4E1E8.16:1 · AAA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 33.7, -0.1, 30
- Relative luminance
- 0.0787
- HSL saturation
- 51.2%
- HSL lightness
- 24.1%
Aa On white · 8.16:1 · AAA
Aa On black · 2.57:1 · 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: #4E2C17 at 1.52:1.
Warm Brown
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 143, 91, 49 · HSL 26.8°, 49%, 37.6%. 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 #8F5B31.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#8F5B315.66:1 · AA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 43.6, 17.1, 32.6
- Relative luminance
- 0.1354
- HSL saturation
- 49%
- HSL lightness
- 37.6%
Aa On white · 5.66:1 · AA
Aa On black · 3.71:1 · 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: #4E2C17 at 2.19:1.
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