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Dark Medium Red
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 85, 5, 39 · HSL 334.5°, 88.9%, 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 #550527.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#55052714.61:1 · AAA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 16.4, 36.5, 2.1
- Relative luminance
- 0.0219
- HSL saturation
- 88.9%
- 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: #FAA613 at 7.33:1.
Green
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 104, 142, 38 · HSL 81.9°, 57.8%, 35.3%. 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 #688E26.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#688E265.49:1 · AA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 54.5, -29.3, 48.3
- Relative luminance
- 0.2243
- HSL saturation
- 57.8%
- HSL lightness
- 35.3%
Aa On white · 3.83:1 · Below AA
Aa On black · 5.49:1 · 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: #550527 at 3.82:1.
Light Bright Yellow
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 250, 166, 19 · HSL 38.2°, 95.9%, 52.7%. 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 #FAA613.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#FAA61310.53:1 · AAA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 74.6, 21.5, 76
- Relative luminance
- 0.4764
- HSL saturation
- 95.9%
- HSL lightness
- 52.7%
Aa On white · 1.99:1 · Below AA
Aa On black · 10.53:1 · 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: #550527 at 7.33:1.
Neon Amber
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 244, 71, 8 · HSL 16°, 93.7%, 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 #F44708.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#F447085.75:1 · AA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 55.9, 63.8, 65.3
- Relative luminance
- 0.2376
- HSL saturation
- 93.7%
- HSL lightness
- 49.4%
Aa On white · 3.65:1 · Below AA
Aa On black · 5.75:1 · 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: #550527 at 4.00:1.
Dark Orange
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 161, 7, 2 · HSL 1.9°, 97.5%, 32%. 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 #A10702.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#A107028.25:1 · AAA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 33.4, 55.9, 46.6
- Relative luminance
- 0.0773
- HSL saturation
- 97.5%
- HSL lightness
- 32%
Aa On white · 8.25:1 · AAA
Aa On black · 2.55:1 · 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: #FAA613 at 4.13:1.
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