Citrus — Throwback Shadow StillnessA 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: #937C5F at 2.05:1.
Gray
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 134, 154, 127 · HSL 104.4°, 11.8%, 55.1%. 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 #869A7F.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#869A7F6.94:1 · AA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 61.4, -12.4, 11.8
- Relative luminance
- 0.2971
- HSL saturation
- 11.8%
- HSL lightness
- 55.1%
Aa On white · 3.02:1 · Below AA
Aa On black · 6.94:1 · 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 1.56:1.
Muted Orange
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 147, 124, 95 · HSL 33.5°, 21.5%, 47.5%. 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 #937C5F.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#937C5F5.29:1 · AA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 53.4, 4.5, 19.2
- Relative luminance
- 0.2144
- HSL saturation
- 21.5%
- HSL lightness
- 47.5%
Aa On white · 3.97:1 · Below AA
Aa On black · 5.29:1 · 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 2.05:1.
Muted Yellow
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 143, 142, 100 · HSL 58.6°, 17.7%, 47.6%. 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 #8F8E64.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#8F8E646.22:1 · AA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 58.1, -6.6, 22.6
- Relative luminance
- 0.2611
- HSL saturation
- 17.7%
- HSL lightness
- 47.6%
Aa On white · 3.38:1 · Below AA
Aa On black · 6.22:1 · 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 1.74:1.
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