Linear Study — Coastal Twist CharmA study in color.
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Warm Brown
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 94, 64, 44 · HSL 24°, 36.2%, 27.1%. 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 #5E402C.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#5E402C9.35:1 · AAA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 30, 10.4, 17.4
- Relative luminance
- 0.0623
- HSL saturation
- 36.2%
- HSL lightness
- 27.1%
Aa On white · 9.35:1 · AAA
Aa On black · 2.25:1 · 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: #CFC7A2 at 5.50:1.
Warm Brown
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 134, 82, 25 · HSL 31.4°, 68.6%, 31.2%. 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 #865219.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#8652196.49:1 · AA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 39.9, 17, 40.3
- Relative luminance
- 0.1117
- HSL saturation
- 68.6%
- HSL lightness
- 31.2%
Aa On white · 6.49:1 · AA
Aa On black · 3.23:1 · 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: #CFC7A2 at 3.82:1.
Warm Brown
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 161, 108, 19 · HSL 37.6°, 78.9%, 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 #A16C13.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#A16C134.67:1 · AA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 49.9, 14.1, 52.6
- Relative luminance
- 0.1835
- HSL saturation
- 78.9%
- HSL lightness
- 35.3%
Aa On white · 4.50:1 · Below AA
Aa On black · 4.67:1 · 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: #CFC7A2 at 2.64:1.
Orange
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 180, 138, 43 · HSL 41.6°, 61.4%, 43.7%. 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 #B48A2B.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#B48A2B6.61:1 · AA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 59.9, 6.7, 54
- Relative luminance
- 0.2805
- HSL saturation
- 61.4%
- HSL lightness
- 43.7%
Aa On white · 3.18:1 · Below AA
Aa On black · 6.61:1 · 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: #5E402C at 2.94:1.
Yellow
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 194, 169, 90 · HSL 45.6°, 46%, 55.7%. 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 #C2A95A.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#C2A95A9.12:1 · AAA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 69.9, -0.9, 43.7
- Relative luminance
- 0.4058
- HSL saturation
- 46%
- HSL lightness
- 55.7%
Aa On white · 2.30:1 · Below AA
Aa On black · 9.12:1 · 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: #5E402C at 4.06:1.
Beige
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 207, 199, 162 · HSL 49.3°, 31.9%, 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 #CFC7A2.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#CFC7A212.34:1 · AAA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 80, -3.2, 19.6
- Relative luminance
- 0.5672
- HSL saturation
- 31.9%
- HSL lightness
- 72.4%
Aa On white · 1.70:1 · Below AA
Aa On black · 12.34:1 · 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: #5E402C at 5.50:1.
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