Crescendo Study — Wild ChargeA study in color.
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Red
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 140, 76, 72 · HSL 3.5°, 32.1%, 41.6%. 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 #8C4C48.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#8C4C486.48:1 · AA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 39.9, 26.5, 14.4
- Relative luminance
- 0.1121
- HSL saturation
- 32.1%
- HSL lightness
- 41.6%
Aa On white · 6.48:1 · AA
Aa On black · 3.24:1 · 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: #A0D821 at 3.81:1.
Orange
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 190, 113, 57 · HSL 25.3°, 53.8%, 48.4%. 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 #BE7139.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#BE71395.61:1 · AA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 55.1, 25.6, 43.1
- Relative luminance
- 0.2305
- HSL saturation
- 53.8%
- HSL lightness
- 48.4%
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: #A0D821 at 2.20:1.
Yellow
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 205, 167, 21 · HSL 47.6°, 81.4%, 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 #CDA715.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#CDA7159.13:1 · AAA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 69.9, 1.5, 70
- Relative luminance
- 0.4067
- HSL saturation
- 81.4%
- HSL lightness
- 44.3%
Aa On white · 2.30:1 · Below AA
Aa On black · 9.13:1 · 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: #8C4C48 at 2.82:1.
Lime
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 160, 216, 33 · HSL 78.4°, 73.5%, 48.8%. 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 #A0D821.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#A0D82112.34:1 · AAA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 80, -41.2, 74.4
- Relative luminance
- 0.567
- HSL saturation
- 73.5%
- HSL lightness
- 48.8%
Aa On white · 1.70:1 · Below AA
Aa On black · 12.34:1 · 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: #8C4C48 at 3.81:1.
Green
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 32, 212, 110 · HSL 146°, 73.8%, 47.8%. 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 #20D46E.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#20D46E10.70:1 · AAA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 75.1, -64.4, 38.6
- Relative luminance
- 0.4852
- HSL saturation
- 73.8%
- HSL lightness
- 47.8%
Aa On white · 1.96:1 · Below AA
Aa On black · 10.70:1 · 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: #8C4C48 at 3.30:1.
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somewhere to live.
Try the complete palette in QRCO’s brand, type and interface previews. Keep the colors you love and explore the rest.
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