Cotton Candy DelightA study in color.
Start with the whole. Fall for the details.
Charcoal
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 34, 37, 39 · HSL 204°, 6.8%, 14.3%. 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 #222527.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#22252715.42:1 · AAA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 14.5, -0.8, -1.8
- Relative luminance
- 0.0181
- HSL saturation
- 6.8%
- HSL lightness
- 14.3%
Aa On white · 15.42:1 · AAA
Aa On black · 1.36:1 · 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: #CD9E6E at 6.40:1.
Orange
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 126, 87, 78 · HSL 11.2°, 23.5%, 40%. 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 #7E574E.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#7E574E6.25:1 · AA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 40.9, 14.9, 11.7
- Relative luminance
- 0.118
- HSL saturation
- 23.5%
- HSL lightness
- 40%
Aa On white · 6.25:1 · AA
Aa On black · 3.36:1 · 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: #CD9E6E at 2.59:1.
Pale Yellow
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 205, 158, 110 · HSL 30.3°, 48.7%, 61.8%. 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 #CD9E6E.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#CD9E6E8.71:1 · AAA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 68.4, 11.4, 31.7
- Relative luminance
- 0.3856
- HSL saturation
- 48.7%
- HSL lightness
- 61.8%
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: #222527 at 6.40:1.
Medium Amber
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 196, 92, 47 · HSL 18.1°, 61.3%, 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 #C45C2F.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#C45C2F4.92:1 · AA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 51.4, 38.7, 44.3
- Relative luminance
- 0.196
- HSL saturation
- 61.3%
- HSL lightness
- 47.6%
Aa On white · 4.27:1 · Below AA
Aa On black · 4.92:1 · 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: #222527 at 3.61:1.
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somewhere to live.
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