Desert EmotionA study in color.
Start with the whole. Fall for the details.
Charcoal
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 38, 34, 21 · HSL 45.9°, 28.8%, 11.6%. 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 #262215.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#26221515.88:1 · AAA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 13.3, -0.7, 9.5
- Relative luminance
- 0.0161
- HSL saturation
- 28.8%
- HSL lightness
- 11.6%
Aa On white · 15.88:1 · AAA
Aa On black · 1.32:1 · 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: #F7985E at 7.27:1.
Green
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 111, 150, 91 · HSL 99.7°, 24.5%, 47.3%. 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 #6F965B.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#6F965B6.19:1 · AA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 58, -24.8, 26.9
- Relative luminance
- 0.2595
- HSL saturation
- 24.5%
- HSL lightness
- 47.3%
Aa On white · 3.39:1 · Below AA
Aa On black · 6.19:1 · 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: #262215 at 4.68:1.
Light Rich Amber
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 247, 152, 94 · HSL 22.7°, 90.5%, 66.9%. 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 #F7985E.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#F7985E9.61:1 · AAA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 71.6, 30.4, 45.1
- Relative luminance
- 0.4304
- HSL saturation
- 90.5%
- HSL lightness
- 66.9%
Aa On white · 2.19:1 · Below AA
Aa On black · 9.61:1 · 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: #262215 at 7.27:1.
Bold Amber
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 179, 72, 33 · HSL 16°, 68.9%, 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 #B34821.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#B348215.43:1 · AA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 44.7, 41.5, 43.7
- Relative luminance
- 0.1433
- HSL saturation
- 68.9%
- HSL lightness
- 41.6%
Aa On white · 5.43:1 · AA
Aa On black · 3.87:1 · 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: #262215 at 2.92:1.
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somewhere to live.
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