Crescendo Study — Stardust Branch SparkA study in color.
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Warm Brown
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 109, 86, 46 · HSL 38.1°, 40.6%, 30.4%. 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 #6D562E.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#6D562E6.95:1 · AA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 38, 4.2, 26.7
- Relative luminance
- 0.101
- HSL saturation
- 40.6%
- HSL lightness
- 30.4%
Aa On white · 6.95:1 · AA
Aa On black · 3.02:1 · 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: #38CCD0 at 3.55:1.
Olive
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 114, 123, 48 · HSL 67.2°, 43.9%, 33.5%. 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 #727B30.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#727B304.59:1 · AA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 49.4, -14.6, 38.9
- Relative luminance
- 0.1796
- HSL saturation
- 43.9%
- HSL lightness
- 33.5%
Aa On white · 4.57:1 · AA
Aa On black · 4.59:1 · 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: #38CCD0 at 2.33:1.
Green
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 80, 165, 81 · HSL 120.7°, 34.7%, 48%. 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 #50A551.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#50A5516.84:1 · AA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 61, -43.3, 35.6
- Relative luminance
- 0.2921
- HSL saturation
- 34.7%
- HSL lightness
- 48%
Aa On white · 3.07:1 · Below AA
Aa On black · 6.84:1 · 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: #6D562E at 2.26:1.
Teal
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 64, 192, 158 · HSL 164.1°, 50.4%, 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 #40C09E.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#40C09E9.25:1 · AAA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 70.4, -43, 7
- Relative luminance
- 0.4126
- HSL saturation
- 50.4%
- HSL lightness
- 50.2%
Aa On white · 2.27:1 · Below AA
Aa On black · 9.25:1 · 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: #6D562E at 3.06:1.
Cyan
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 56, 204, 208 · HSL 181.6°, 61.8%, 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 #38CCD0.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#38CCD010.72:1 · AAA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 75.2, -36, -13.1
- Relative luminance
- 0.4858
- HSL saturation
- 61.8%
- HSL lightness
- 51.8%
Aa On white · 1.96:1 · Below AA
Aa On black · 10.72:1 · 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: #6D562E at 3.55:1.
Cyan
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 71, 188, 222 · HSL 193.5°, 69.6%, 57.5%. 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 #47BCDE.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#47BCDE9.52:1 · AAA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 71.3, -22, -26.6
- Relative luminance
- 0.4258
- HSL saturation
- 69.6%
- HSL lightness
- 57.5%
Aa On white · 2.21:1 · Below AA
Aa On black · 9.52:1 · 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: #6D562E at 3.15:1.
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