Coffee — Retro Beam ReverieA study in color.
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Deep Brown
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 56, 36, 29 · HSL 15.6°, 31.8%, 16.7%. 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 #38241D.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#38241D14.60:1 · AAA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 16.5, 8.5, 8.5
- Relative luminance
- 0.0219
- HSL saturation
- 31.8%
- HSL lightness
- 16.7%
Aa On white · 14.60:1 · AAA
Aa On black · 1.44:1 · 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: #B2AE83 at 6.45:1.
Terracotta
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 184, 118, 80 · HSL 21.9°, 42.3%, 51.8%. 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 #B87650.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#B876505.75:1 · AA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 55.8, 21.9, 31.5
- Relative luminance
- 0.2373
- HSL saturation
- 42.3%
- HSL lightness
- 51.8%
Aa On white · 3.66:1 · Below AA
Aa On black · 5.75:1 · 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: #38241D at 3.99:1.
Muted Blue
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 120, 127, 153 · HSL 227.3°, 13.9%, 53.5%. 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 #787F99.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#787F995.29:1 · AA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 53.5, 3.3, -14.8
- Relative luminance
- 0.2147
- HSL saturation
- 13.9%
- HSL lightness
- 53.5%
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: #38241D at 3.68:1.
Muted Green
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 155, 172, 146 · HSL 99.2°, 13.5%, 62.4%. 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 #9BAC92.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#9BAC928.71:1 · AAA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 68.4, -10.9, 11.4
- Relative luminance
- 0.3855
- HSL saturation
- 13.5%
- HSL lightness
- 62.4%
Aa On white · 2.41:1 · Below AA
Aa On black · 8.71:1 · 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: #38241D at 6.06:1.
Muted Orange
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 167, 132, 92 · HSL 32°, 29.9%, 50.8%. 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 #A7845C.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#A7845C6.10:1 · AA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 57.6, 8, 26.7
- Relative luminance
- 0.2549
- HSL saturation
- 29.9%
- HSL lightness
- 50.8%
Aa On white · 3.44:1 · Below AA
Aa On black · 6.10:1 · 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: #38241D at 4.24:1.
Muted Yellow
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 178, 174, 131 · HSL 54.9°, 23.4%, 60.6%. 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 #B2AE83.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#B2AE839.28:1 · AAA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 70.4, -5.6, 22.7
- Relative luminance
- 0.4138
- HSL saturation
- 23.4%
- HSL lightness
- 60.6%
Aa On white · 2.26:1 · Below AA
Aa On black · 9.28:1 · 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: #38241D at 6.45:1.
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