Brown Study — Walnut StillnessA study in color.
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Warm Brown
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 109, 59, 27 · HSL 23.4°, 60.3%, 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 #6D3B1B.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#6D3B1B9.16:1 · AAA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 30.5, 19.1, 28.8
- Relative luminance
- 0.0646
- HSL saturation
- 60.3%
- HSL lightness
- 26.7%
Aa On white · 9.16:1 · AAA
Aa On black · 2.29:1 · 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: #785A16 at 1.43:1.
Deep Brown
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 73, 49, 21 · HSL 32.3°, 55.3%, 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 #493115.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#49311512.11:1 · AAA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 22.5, 7.5, 21.8
- Relative luminance
- 0.0367
- HSL saturation
- 55.3%
- HSL lightness
- 18.4%
Aa On white · 12.11:1 · AAA
Aa On black · 1.73:1 · 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: #785A16 at 1.89:1.
Warm Brown
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 120, 90, 22 · HSL 41.6°, 69%, 27.8%. 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 #785A16.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#785A166.42:1 · AA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 40.2, 5.5, 41.2
- Relative luminance
- 0.1136
- HSL saturation
- 69%
- HSL lightness
- 27.8%
Aa On white · 6.42:1 · AA
Aa On black · 3.27:1 · 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: #493115 at 1.89:1.
Warm Brown
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 79, 60, 29 · HSL 37.2°, 46.3%, 21.2%. 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 #4F3C1D.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#4F3C1D10.52:1 · AAA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 26.7, 4.1, 22.1
- Relative luminance
- 0.0498
- HSL saturation
- 46.3%
- HSL lightness
- 21.2%
Aa On white · 10.52:1 · AAA
Aa On black · 2.00:1 · 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: #785A16 at 1.64:1.
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