Kelp EnsembleA study in color.
Start with the whole. Fall for the details.
Dark Faded Yellow
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 107, 82, 65 · HSL 24.3°, 24.4%, 33.7%. 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 #6B5241.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#6B52417.22:1 · AAA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 37, 7.8, 14
- Relative luminance
- 0.0954
- HSL saturation
- 24.4%
- HSL lightness
- 33.7%
Aa On white · 7.22:1 · AAA
Aa On black · 2.91:1 · 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: #C2B8AF at 3.70:1.
Silver
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 194, 184, 175 · HSL 28.4°, 13.5%, 72.4%. 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 #C2B8AF.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#C2B8AF10.77:1 · AAA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 75.4, 2, 5.8
- Relative luminance
- 0.4885
- HSL saturation
- 13.5%
- HSL lightness
- 72.4%
Aa On white · 1.95:1 · Below AA
Aa On black · 10.77:1 · 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: #6B5241 at 3.70:1.
Vivid Orange
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 203, 56, 39 · HSL 6.2°, 67.8%, 47.5%. 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 #CB3827.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#CB38275.08:1 · AA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 46.5, 56.7, 43.9
- Relative luminance
- 0.1567
- HSL saturation
- 67.8%
- HSL lightness
- 47.5%
Aa On white · 5.08:1 · AA
Aa On black · 4.13:1 · 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: #C2B8AF at 2.60:1.
Vivid Yellow
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 202, 105, 2 · HSL 30.9°, 98%, 40%. 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 #CA6902.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#CA69025.53:1 · AA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 54.7, 33.4, 62.3
- Relative luminance
- 0.2266
- HSL saturation
- 98%
- HSL lightness
- 40%
Aa On white · 3.80:1 · Below AA
Aa On black · 5.53:1 · 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: #C2B8AF at 1.95:1.
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