Desert — Weathered QuietudeA study in color.
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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: #D4A26C at 2.59:1.
Orange
Lightness
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More possibilities.
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 Magenta
Lightness
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RGB 146, 113, 149 · HSL 295°, 14.5%, 51.4%. 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 #927195.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#9271955.02:1 · AA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 51.9, 19.6, -14.6
- Relative luminance
- 0.2009
- HSL saturation
- 14.5%
- HSL lightness
- 51.4%
Aa On white · 4.18:1 · Below AA
Aa On black · 5.02:1 · 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: #D4A26C at 1.83:1.
Muted Orange
Lightness
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RGB 158, 134, 91 · HSL 38.5°, 26.9%, 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 #9E865B.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#9E865B6.01:1 · AA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 57.1, 3, 26.5
- Relative luminance
- 0.2507
- HSL saturation
- 26.9%
- HSL lightness
- 48.8%
Aa On white · 3.49:1 · Below AA
Aa On black · 6.01:1 · 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: #8F5544 at 1.69:1.
Terracotta
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 165, 115, 89 · HSL 20.5°, 29.9%, 49.8%. 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 #A57359.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#A573595.20:1 · AA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 52.9, 16.5, 22.3
- Relative luminance
- 0.2098
- HSL saturation
- 29.9%
- HSL lightness
- 49.8%
Aa On white · 4.04:1 · Below AA
Aa On black · 5.20:1 · 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: #D4A26C at 1.77:1.
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