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Pearl
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 242, 241, 226 · HSL 56.3°, 38.1%, 91.8%. 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 #F2F1E2.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#F2F1E218.46:1 · AAA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 94.9, -2.2, 7.4
- Relative luminance
- 0.8728
- HSL saturation
- 38.1%
- HSL lightness
- 91.8%
Aa On white · 1.14:1 · Below AA
Aa On black · 18.46:1 · 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: #252126 at 13.94:1.
Soft Bold Chartreuse
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 223, 177, 6 · HSL 47.3°, 94.8%, 44.9%. 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 #DFB106.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#DFB10610.43:1 · AAA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 74.3, 3.9, 76.2
- Relative luminance
- 0.4715
- HSL saturation
- 94.8%
- HSL lightness
- 44.9%
Aa On white · 2.01:1 · Below AA
Aa On black · 10.43:1 · 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: #252126 at 7.88:1.
Pale Amber
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 245, 99, 26 · HSL 20°, 91.6%, 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 #F5631A.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#F5631A6.68:1 · AA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 60.3, 53, 63.7
- Relative luminance
- 0.2841
- HSL saturation
- 91.6%
- HSL lightness
- 53.1%
Aa On white · 3.14:1 · Below AA
Aa On black · 6.68:1 · 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: #252126 at 5.05:1.
Charcoal
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 37, 33, 38 · HSL 288°, 7%, 13.9%. 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 #252126.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#25212615.86:1 · AAA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 13.4, 3.1, -2.7
- Relative luminance
- 0.0162
- HSL saturation
- 7%
- HSL lightness
- 13.9%
Aa On white · 15.86:1 · AAA
Aa On black · 1.32:1 · 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: #F2F1E2 at 13.94:1.
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