Double Complementary Study — Symmetrical Bounce BundleA study in color.
Start with the whole. Fall for the details.
Orange
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 235, 121, 43 · HSL 24.4°, 82.8%, 54.5%. 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 #EB792B.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#EB792B7.30:1 · AAA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 62.9, 39.2, 59.2
- Relative luminance
- 0.3151
- HSL saturation
- 82.8%
- HSL lightness
- 54.5%
Aa On white · 2.88:1 · Below AA
Aa On black · 7.30:1 · 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: #D9B459 at 1.45:1.
Warm Brown
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 170, 134, 24 · HSL 45.2°, 75.3%, 38%. 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 #AA8618.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#AA86186.13:1 · AA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 57.7, 3.8, 58
- Relative luminance
- 0.2566
- HSL saturation
- 75.3%
- HSL lightness
- 38%
Aa On white · 3.42:1 · Below AA
Aa On black · 6.13:1 · 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: #D9B459 at 1.73:1.
Cyan
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 60, 148, 181 · HSL 196.4°, 50.2%, 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 #3C94B5.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#3C94B56.10:1 · AA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 57.5, -15.7, -24.9
- Relative luminance
- 0.2548
- HSL saturation
- 50.2%
- HSL lightness
- 47.3%
Aa On white · 3.45:1 · Below AA
Aa On black · 6.10:1 · 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: #D9B459 at 1.74:1.
Blue
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 78, 159, 231 · HSL 208.2°, 76.1%, 60.6%. 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 #4E9FE7.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#4E9FE77.44:1 · AAA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 63.5, -2.4, -43.6
- Relative luminance
- 0.3219
- HSL saturation
- 76.1%
- HSL lightness
- 60.6%
Aa On white · 2.82:1 · Below AA
Aa On black · 7.44:1 · 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: #D9B459 at 1.43:1.
Warm Brown
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 211, 96, 0 · HSL 27.3°, 100%, 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 #D36000.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#D360005.44:1 · AA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 54.3, 41.5, 63.1
- Relative luminance
- 0.2221
- HSL saturation
- 100%
- HSL lightness
- 41.4%
Aa On white · 3.86:1 · Below AA
Aa On black · 5.44:1 · 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: #D9B459 at 1.95:1.
Orange
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 217, 180, 89 · HSL 42.7°, 62.7%, 60%. 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 #D9B459.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#D9B45910.62:1 · AAA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 74.9, 2.9, 50.6
- Relative luminance
- 0.4812
- HSL saturation
- 62.7%
- HSL lightness
- 60%
Aa On white · 1.98:1 · Below AA
Aa On black · 10.62:1 · 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: #D36000 at 1.95:1.
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somewhere to live.
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