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Warm Brown
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 143, 85, 68 · HSL 13.6°, 35.5%, 41.4%. 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 #8F5544.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#8F55445.91:1 · AA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 42.4, 22.2, 20.1
- Relative luminance
- 0.1275
- HSL saturation
- 35.5%
- HSL lightness
- 41.4%
Aa On white · 5.91:1 · AA
Aa On black · 3.55:1 · 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: #A5B298 at 2.65:1.
Orange
Lightness
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RGB 212, 162, 108 · HSL 31.2°, 54.7%, 62.7%. 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 #D4A26C.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#D4A26C9.18:1 · AAA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 70.1, 12, 35.1
- Relative luminance
- 0.4092
- HSL saturation
- 54.7%
- HSL lightness
- 62.7%
Aa On white · 2.29:1 · Below AA
Aa On black · 9.18:1 · 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: #8F5544 at 2.59:1.
Muted Green
Lightness
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RGB 165, 178, 152 · HSL 90°, 14.4%, 64.7%. 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 #A5B298.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#A5B2989.42:1 · AAA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 70.9, -9.3, 11.8
- Relative luminance
- 0.4211
- HSL saturation
- 14.4%
- HSL lightness
- 64.7%
Aa On white · 2.23:1 · Below AA
Aa On black · 9.42:1 · 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: #8F5544 at 2.65:1.
Muted Orange
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 168, 135, 103 · HSL 29.5°, 27.2%, 53.1%. 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 #A88767.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#A887676.33:1 · AA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 58.6, 8, 22
- Relative luminance
- 0.2663
- HSL saturation
- 27.2%
- HSL lightness
- 53.1%
Aa On white · 3.32:1 · Below AA
Aa On black · 6.33:1 · 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: #8F5544 at 1.78:1.
Muted Yellow
Lightness
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More possibilities.
RGB 172, 162, 116 · HSL 49.3°, 25.2%, 56.5%. 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 #ACA274.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#ACA2748.17:1 · AAA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 66.4, -3.5, 25.3
- Relative luminance
- 0.3587
- HSL saturation
- 25.2%
- HSL lightness
- 56.5%
Aa On white · 2.57:1 · Below AA
Aa On black · 8.17:1 · 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: #8F5544 at 2.30:1.
Terracotta
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 174, 120, 107 · HSL 11.6°, 29.3%, 55.1%. 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 #AE786B.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#AE786B5.70:1 · AA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 55.6, 19.5, 15.7
- Relative luminance
- 0.2349
- HSL saturation
- 29.3%
- HSL lightness
- 55.1%
Aa On white · 3.69:1 · Below AA
Aa On black · 5.70:1 · 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: #A5B298 at 1.65:1.
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