Grapefruit EssenceA study in color.
Start with the whole. Fall for the details.
Charcoal
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 26, 20, 16 · HSL 24°, 23.8%, 8.2%. 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 #1A1410.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#1A141018.24:1 · AAA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 6.8, 2, 3.3
- Relative luminance
- 0.0076
- HSL saturation
- 23.8%
- HSL lightness
- 8.2%
Aa On white · 18.24:1 · AAA
Aa On black · 1.15:1 · 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: #DAB690 at 9.62:1.
Gentle Amber
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 142, 113, 96 · HSL 22.2°, 19.3%, 46.7%. 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 #8E7160.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#8E71604.68:1 · AA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 50, 8.8, 13.8
- Relative luminance
- 0.1841
- HSL saturation
- 19.3%
- HSL lightness
- 46.7%
Aa On white · 4.49:1 · Below AA
Aa On black · 4.68:1 · 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: #1A1410 at 4.07:1.
Pale Yellow
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 218, 182, 144 · HSL 30.8°, 50%, 71%. 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 #DAB690.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#DAB69011.07:1 · AAA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 76.3, 7.6, 24.2
- Relative luminance
- 0.5037
- HSL saturation
- 50%
- HSL lightness
- 71%
Aa On white · 1.90:1 · Below AA
Aa On black · 11.07:1 · 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: #1A1410 at 9.62:1.
Medium Orange
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 188, 74, 64 · HSL 4.8°, 49.2%, 49.4%. 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 #BC4A40.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#BC4A405.01:1 · AA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 46.9, 45.3, 29.7
- Relative luminance
- 0.1596
- HSL saturation
- 49.2%
- HSL lightness
- 49.4%
Aa On white · 5.01:1 · AA
Aa On black · 4.19:1 · 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: #1A1410 at 3.64:1.
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