Coffee — Traditional Blast HarmonyA 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: #9D8165 at 4.01:1.
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.
Olive
Lightness
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RGB 132, 126, 64 · HSL 54.7°, 34.7%, 38.4%. 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 #847E40.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#847E405.04:1 · AA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 52.1, -6.8, 34.3
- Relative luminance
- 0.202
- HSL saturation
- 34.7%
- HSL lightness
- 38.4%
Aa On white · 4.17:1 · Below AA
Aa On black · 5.04:1 · 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 3.50:1.
Muted Orange
Lightness
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RGB 157, 129, 101 · HSL 30°, 22.2%, 50.6%. 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 #9D8165.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#9D81655.76:1 · AA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 55.9, 6.6, 19.2
- Relative luminance
- 0.2381
- HSL saturation
- 22.2%
- HSL lightness
- 50.6%
Aa On white · 3.64:1 · Below AA
Aa On black · 5.76:1 · 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 4.01:1.
Terracotta
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 182, 115, 97 · HSL 12.7°, 36.8%, 54.7%. 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 #B67361.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#B673615.61:1 · AA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 55.1, 24.4, 21
- Relative luminance
- 0.2307
- HSL saturation
- 36.8%
- HSL lightness
- 54.7%
Aa On white · 3.74:1 · Below AA
Aa On black · 5.61:1 · 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 3.90:1.
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