Brown Study — Redwood ExplorationA study in color.
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Warm Brown
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 79, 58, 23 · HSL 37.5°, 54.9%, 20%. 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 #4F3A17.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#4F3A1710.77:1 · AAA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 26, 4.9, 24.8
- Relative luminance
- 0.0475
- HSL saturation
- 54.9%
- HSL lightness
- 20%
Aa On white · 10.77:1 · AAA
Aa On black · 1.95:1 · 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: #855C18 at 1.82:1.
Warm Brown
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 116, 73, 44 · HSL 24.2°, 45%, 31.4%. 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 #74492C.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#74492C7.69:1 · AAA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 35.3, 15.1, 24.7
- Relative luminance
- 0.0866
- HSL saturation
- 45%
- HSL lightness
- 31.4%
Aa On white · 7.69:1 · AAA
Aa On black · 2.73:1 · 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: #42321C at 1.60:1.
Warm Brown
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 122, 73, 22 · HSL 30.6°, 69.4%, 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 #7A4916.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#7A49167.52:1 · AAA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 35.9, 16.6, 37.3
- Relative luminance
- 0.0896
- HSL saturation
- 69.4%
- HSL lightness
- 28.2%
Aa On white · 7.52:1 · AAA
Aa On black · 2.79:1 · 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: #42321C at 1.64:1.
Warm Brown
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 133, 92, 24 · HSL 37.4°, 69.4%, 30.8%. 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 #855C18.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#855C185.93:1 · AA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 42.3, 10.6, 43
- Relative luminance
- 0.1271
- HSL saturation
- 69.4%
- HSL lightness
- 30.8%
Aa On white · 5.93:1 · AA
Aa On black · 3.54:1 · 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: #42321C at 2.08:1.
Deep Brown
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 66, 50, 28 · HSL 34.7°, 40.4%, 18.4%. 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 #42321C.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#42321C12.32:1 · AAA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 22, 4, 16.7
- Relative luminance
- 0.0352
- HSL saturation
- 40.4%
- HSL lightness
- 18.4%
Aa On white · 12.32:1 · 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: #855C18 at 2.08:1.
Warm Brown
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 94, 63, 37 · HSL 27.4°, 43.5%, 25.7%. 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 #5E3F25.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#5E3F259.49:1 · AAA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 29.6, 10.3, 21.2
- Relative luminance
- 0.0607
- HSL saturation
- 43.5%
- HSL lightness
- 25.7%
Aa On white · 9.49:1 · AAA
Aa On black · 2.21:1 · 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: #855C18 at 1.60:1.
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