Espresso WonderA study in color.
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Slate
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 40, 52, 58 · HSL 200°, 18.4%, 19.2%. 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 #28343A.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#28343A12.79:1 · AAA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 20.9, -3.3, -5.4
- Relative luminance
- 0.0321
- HSL saturation
- 18.4%
- HSL lightness
- 19.2%
Aa On white · 12.79:1 · AAA
Aa On black · 1.64:1 · 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: #D8BBAD at 7.08:1.
Subtle Amber
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 131, 100, 82 · HSL 22°, 23%, 41.8%. 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 #836452.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#8364525.37:1 · AA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 45, 9.8, 15
- Relative luminance
- 0.1455
- HSL saturation
- 23%
- HSL lightness
- 41.8%
Aa On white · 5.37:1 · AA
Aa On black · 3.91:1 · 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: #D8BBAD at 2.97:1.
Light Amber
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 216, 187, 173 · HSL 19.5°, 35.5%, 76.3%. 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 #D8BBAD.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#D8BBAD11.63:1 · AAA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 78, 8.1, 10.9
- Relative luminance
- 0.5316
- HSL saturation
- 35.5%
- HSL lightness
- 76.3%
Aa On white · 1.81:1 · Below AA
Aa On black · 11.63:1 · 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: #28343A at 7.08:1.
Cyan
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 28, 155, 142 · HSL 173.9°, 69.4%, 35.9%. 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 #1C9B8E.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#1C9B8E6.13:1 · AA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 57.7, -35.5, -2.6
- Relative luminance
- 0.2564
- HSL saturation
- 69.4%
- HSL lightness
- 35.9%
Aa On white · 3.43:1 · 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: #28343A at 3.73:1.
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