Cupcake Song LegendA study in color.
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Dark Amber
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 128, 52, 22 · HSL 17°, 70.7%, 29.4%. 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 #803416.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#8034168.68:1 · AAA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 32, 31.1, 34
- Relative luminance
- 0.071
- HSL saturation
- 70.7%
- HSL lightness
- 29.4%
Aa On white · 8.68:1 · AAA
Aa On black · 2.42:1 · 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: #D9CD8E at 5.40:1.
Dark Orange
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 76, 52, 47 · HSL 10.3°, 23.6%, 24.1%. 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 #4C342F.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#4C342F11.42:1 · AAA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 24.3, 10, 7.5
- Relative luminance
- 0.042
- HSL saturation
- 23.6%
- HSL lightness
- 24.1%
Aa On white · 11.42:1 · AAA
Aa On black · 1.84:1 · 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: #D9CD8E at 7.11:1.
Pearl Lime
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 217, 205, 142 · HSL 50.4°, 49.7%, 70.4%. 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 #D9CD8E.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#D9CD8E13.07:1 · AAA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 82, -5.1, 32.9
- Relative luminance
- 0.6037
- HSL saturation
- 49.7%
- HSL lightness
- 70.4%
Aa On white · 1.61:1 · Below AA
Aa On black · 13.07:1 · 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: #4C342F at 7.11:1.
Chartreuse
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 154, 118, 52 · HSL 38.8°, 49.5%, 40.4%. 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 #9A7634.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#9A76345.01:1 · AA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 51.9, 6.7, 40.8
- Relative luminance
- 0.2007
- HSL saturation
- 49.5%
- HSL lightness
- 40.4%
Aa On white · 4.19:1 · Below AA
Aa On black · 5.01:1 · 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: #4C342F at 2.73:1.
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