Citrus — Antique MythA study in color.
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Orange
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 221, 122, 48 · HSL 25.7°, 71.8%, 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 #DD7A30.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#DD7A306.90:1 · AA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 61.2, 33.2, 54.9
- Relative luminance
- 0.295
- HSL saturation
- 71.8%
- HSL lightness
- 52.7%
Aa On white · 3.04:1 · Below AA
Aa On black · 6.90:1 · 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: #C4BE51 at 1.57:1.
Yellow
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 196, 190, 81 · HSL 56.9°, 49.4%, 54.3%. 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 #C4BE51.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#C4BE5110.83:1 · AAA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 75.5, -11.8, 54.5
- Relative luminance
- 0.4916
- HSL saturation
- 49.4%
- HSL lightness
- 54.3%
Aa On white · 1.94:1 · Below AA
Aa On black · 10.83:1 · 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: #848350 at 2.03:1.
Orange
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 193, 161, 123 · HSL 32.6°, 36.1%, 62%. 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 #C1A17B.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#C1A17B8.65:1 · AAA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 68.2, 6.4, 24.2
- Relative luminance
- 0.3826
- HSL saturation
- 36.1%
- HSL lightness
- 62%
Aa On white · 2.43:1 · Below AA
Aa On black · 8.65:1 · 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: #848350 at 1.62:1.
Muted Yellow
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 132, 131, 80 · HSL 58.8°, 24.5%, 41.6%. 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 #848350.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#8483505.34:1 · AA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 53.7, -7.8, 27.7
- Relative luminance
- 0.2172
- HSL saturation
- 24.5%
- HSL lightness
- 41.6%
Aa On white · 3.93:1 · Below AA
Aa On black · 5.34:1 · 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: #C4BE51 at 2.03:1.
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