Meringue SpectrumA study in color.
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Dark Dusty Yellow
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 99, 79, 64 · HSL 25.7°, 21.5%, 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 #634F40.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#634F407.71:1 · AAA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 35.2, 5.9, 12
- Relative luminance
- 0.0861
- HSL saturation
- 21.5%
- HSL lightness
- 32%
Aa On white · 7.71:1 · AAA
Aa On black · 2.72:1 · 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: #F2B88A at 4.41:1.
Light Yellow
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 242, 184, 138 · HSL 26.5°, 80%, 74.5%. 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 #F2B88A.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#F2B88A12.00:1 · AAA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 79, 15.3, 31.5
- Relative luminance
- 0.5499
- HSL saturation
- 80%
- HSL lightness
- 74.5%
Aa On white · 1.75:1 · Below AA
Aa On black · 12.00:1 · 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: #634F40 at 4.41:1.
Orange
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 191, 42, 46 · HSL 358.4°, 63.9%, 45.7%. 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 #BF2A2E.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#BF2A2E5.86:1 · AA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 42.7, 57.9, 35.3
- Relative luminance
- 0.1293
- HSL saturation
- 63.9%
- HSL lightness
- 45.7%
Aa On white · 5.86:1 · AA
Aa On black · 3.59:1 · 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: #F2B88A at 3.35:1.
Pale Pale Sapphire
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 167, 194, 215 · HSL 206.3°, 37.5%, 74.9%. 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 #A7C2D7.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#A7C2D711.34:1 · AAA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 77.1, -4.5, -13.5
- Relative luminance
- 0.5171
- HSL saturation
- 37.5%
- HSL lightness
- 74.9%
Aa On white · 1.85:1 · Below AA
Aa On black · 11.34:1 · 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: #634F40 at 4.16:1.
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