Citrus — Weathered Shore 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: #AA8D56 at 1.63:1.
Terracotta
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 179, 147, 131 · HSL 20°, 24%, 60.8%. 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 #B39383.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#B393837.42:1 · AAA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 63.4, 9.5, 13
- Relative luminance
- 0.3209
- HSL saturation
- 24%
- HSL lightness
- 60.8%
Aa On white · 2.83:1 · Below AA
Aa On black · 7.42:1 · 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: #C4BE51 at 1.46:1.
Muted Lime
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 182, 187, 143 · HSL 66.8°, 24.4%, 64.7%. 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 #B6BB8F.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#B6BB8F10.49:1 · AAA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 74.5, -9.1, 21.8
- Relative luminance
- 0.4747
- HSL saturation
- 24.4%
- HSL lightness
- 64.7%
Aa On white · 2.00:1 · Below AA
Aa On black · 10.49:1 · 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: #AA8D56 at 1.58:1.
Orange
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 170, 141, 86 · HSL 39.3°, 33.1%, 50.2%. 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 #AA8D56.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#AA8D566.65:1 · AA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 60.1, 3.7, 33.3
- Relative luminance
- 0.2827
- HSL saturation
- 33.1%
- HSL lightness
- 50.2%
Aa On white · 3.16:1 · Below AA
Aa On black · 6.65:1 · 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 1.63:1.
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