Linear Study — Creek Wave CollectionA study in color.
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Muted Red
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 93, 52, 58 · HSL 351.2°, 28.3%, 28.4%. 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 #5D343A.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#5D343A10.41:1 · AAA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 27, 19.2, 4.2
- Relative luminance
- 0.0509
- HSL saturation
- 28.3%
- HSL lightness
- 28.4%
Aa On white · 10.41:1 · AAA
Aa On black · 2.02:1 · 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: #D1A895 at 4.83:1.
Red
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 148, 52, 63 · HSL 353.1°, 48%, 39.2%. 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 #94343F.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#94343F7.44:1 · AAA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 36.2, 41.2, 15.2
- Relative luminance
- 0.0911
- HSL saturation
- 48%
- HSL lightness
- 39.2%
Aa On white · 7.44:1 · AAA
Aa On black · 2.82:1 · 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: #D1A895 at 3.45:1.
Red
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 200, 45, 58 · HSL 355°, 63.3%, 48%. 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 #C82D3A.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#C82D3A5.40:1 · AA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 44.9, 60.1, 31.3
- Relative luminance
- 0.1446
- HSL saturation
- 63.3%
- HSL lightness
- 48%
Aa On white · 5.40:1 · AA
Aa On black · 3.89:1 · 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: #D1A895 at 2.50:1.
Red
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 224, 80, 63 · HSL 6.3°, 72.2%, 56.3%. 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 #E0503F.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#E0503F5.39:1 · AA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 54, 55.1, 40.1
- Relative luminance
- 0.2194
- HSL saturation
- 72.2%
- HSL lightness
- 56.3%
Aa On white · 3.90:1 · Below AA
Aa On black · 5.39:1 · 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: #5D343A at 2.67:1.
Terracotta
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 219, 129, 99 · HSL 15°, 62.5%, 62.4%. 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 #DB8163.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#DB81637.33:1 · AAA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 63.1, 31.8, 31.1
- Relative luminance
- 0.3166
- HSL saturation
- 62.5%
- HSL lightness
- 62.4%
Aa On white · 2.86:1 · Below AA
Aa On black · 7.33:1 · 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: #5D343A at 3.63:1.
Terracotta
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 209, 168, 149 · HSL 19°, 39.5%, 70.2%. 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 #D1A895.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#D1A8959.75:1 · AAA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 72, 12.2, 15.5
- Relative luminance
- 0.4373
- HSL saturation
- 39.5%
- HSL lightness
- 70.2%
Aa On white · 2.15:1 · Below AA
Aa On black · 9.75:1 · 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: #5D343A at 4.83:1.
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