Citrus Study — Grapefruit AuraA study in color.
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Light Orange
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 246, 160, 130 · HSL 15.5°, 86.6%, 73.7%. 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 #F6A082.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#F6A08210.27:1 · AAA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 73.8, 28.7, 28.8
- Relative luminance
- 0.4635
- HSL saturation
- 86.6%
- HSL lightness
- 73.7%
Aa On white · 2.04:1 · Below AA
Aa On black · 10.27:1 · 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: #FAC66F at 1.30:1.
Orange
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 255, 153, 77 · HSL 25.6°, 100%, 65.1%. 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 #FF994D.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#FF994D9.92:1 · AAA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 72.6, 32.1, 54.9
- Relative luminance
- 0.4458
- HSL saturation
- 100%
- HSL lightness
- 65.1%
Aa On white · 2.12:1 · Below AA
Aa On black · 9.92:1 · 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: #FAC66F at 1.35:1.
Orange
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 250, 198, 111 · HSL 37.6°, 93.3%, 70.8%. 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 #FAC66F.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#FAC66F13.37:1 · AAA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 82.8, 8.7, 50.1
- Relative luminance
- 0.6186
- HSL saturation
- 93.3%
- HSL lightness
- 70.8%
Aa On white · 1.57:1 · Below AA
Aa On black · 13.37:1 · 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: #FF994D at 1.35:1.
Lime
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 175, 219, 86 · HSL 79.8°, 64.9%, 59.8%. 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 #AFDB56.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#AFDB5613.09:1 · AAA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 82.1, -34, 59.1
- Relative luminance
- 0.6045
- HSL saturation
- 64.9%
- HSL lightness
- 59.8%
Aa On white · 1.60:1 · Below AA
Aa On black · 13.09:1 · 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: #FF994D at 1.32:1.
Light Orange
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 255, 192, 166 · HSL 17.5°, 100%, 82.5%. 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 #FFC0A6.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#FFC0A613.34:1 · AAA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 82.8, 19.2, 21.9
- Relative luminance
- 0.6171
- HSL saturation
- 100%
- HSL lightness
- 82.5%
Aa On white · 1.57:1 · Below AA
Aa On black · 13.34:1 · 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: #FF994D at 1.35:1.
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somewhere to live.
Try the complete palette in QRCO’s brand, type and interface previews. Keep the colors you love and explore the rest.
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