Espresso SeriesA study in color.
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Gentle Red
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 171, 102, 110 · HSL 353°, 29.1%, 53.5%. 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 #AB666E.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#AB666E4.86:1 · AA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 51, 28.7, 7.5
- Relative luminance
- 0.1929
- HSL saturation
- 29.1%
- HSL lightness
- 53.5%
Aa On white · 4.32:1 · Below AA
Aa On black · 4.86:1 · 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: #560423 at 3.38:1.
Pale Medium Amber
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 254, 153, 93 · HSL 22.4°, 98.8%, 68%. 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 #FE995D.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#FE995D9.93:1 · AAA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 72.7, 32.6, 47.1
- Relative luminance
- 0.4464
- HSL saturation
- 98.8%
- HSL lightness
- 68%
Aa On white · 2.12:1 · Below AA
Aa On black · 9.93:1 · 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: #560423 at 6.91:1.
Crimson
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 225, 0, 50 · HSL 346.7°, 100%, 44.1%. 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 #E10032.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#E100324.94:1 · AA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 47.3, 73.7, 40
- Relative luminance
- 0.1624
- HSL saturation
- 100%
- HSL lightness
- 44.1%
Aa On white · 4.94:1 · AA
Aa On black · 4.25:1 · 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: #560423 at 2.96:1.
Midnight Medium Red
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 86, 4, 35 · HSL 337.3°, 91.1%, 17.6%. 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 #560423.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#56042314.61:1 · AAA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 16.4, 36.7, 5.1
- Relative luminance
- 0.0219
- HSL saturation
- 91.1%
- HSL lightness
- 17.6%
Aa On white · 14.61:1 · AAA
Aa On black · 1.44:1 · 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: #FE995D at 6.91:1.
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