Coffee — Vintage EssenceA 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: #9E8670 at 4.24:1.
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 Yellow
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 132, 126, 94 · HSL 50.5°, 16.8%, 44.3%. 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 #847E5E.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#847E5E5.13:1 · AA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 52.5, -3.1, 18.3
- Relative luminance
- 0.2064
- HSL saturation
- 16.8%
- HSL lightness
- 44.3%
Aa On white · 4.10:1 · Below AA
Aa On black · 5.13:1 · 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 3.56:1.
Terracotta
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 179, 112, 95 · HSL 12.1°, 35.6%, 53.7%. 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 #B3705F.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#B3705F5.40:1 · AA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 54, 24.6, 20.6
- Relative luminance
- 0.22
- HSL saturation
- 35.6%
- HSL lightness
- 53.7%
Aa On white · 3.89:1 · Below AA
Aa On black · 5.40:1 · 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 3.75:1.
Muted Orange
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 158, 134, 112 · HSL 28.7°, 19.2%, 52.9%. 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 #9E8670.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#9E86706.10:1 · AA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 57.5, 5.7, 15.2
- Relative luminance
- 0.2549
- HSL saturation
- 19.2%
- HSL lightness
- 52.9%
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.
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