Orange Study — Citrus DriveA study in color.
Start with the whole. Fall for the details.
Orange
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 217, 99, 8 · HSL 26.1°, 92.9%, 44.1%. 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 #D96308.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#D963085.74:1 · AA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 55.8, 42.5, 63
- Relative luminance
- 0.2369
- HSL saturation
- 92.9%
- HSL lightness
- 44.1%
Aa On white · 3.66:1 · Below AA
Aa On black · 5.74:1 · 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: #E7AC18 at 1.80:1.
Orange
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 227, 149, 46 · HSL 34.1°, 76.4%, 53.5%. 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 #E3952E.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#E3952E8.60:1 · AAA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 68, 21.4, 62.3
- Relative luminance
- 0.3802
- HSL saturation
- 76.4%
- HSL lightness
- 53.5%
Aa On white · 2.44:1 · Below AA
Aa On black · 8.60:1 · 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: #D96308 at 1.50:1.
Orange
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 243, 146, 27 · HSL 33.1°, 90%, 52.9%. 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 #F3921B.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#F3921B8.94:1 · AAA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 69.3, 29.2, 70
- Relative luminance
- 0.3969
- HSL saturation
- 90%
- HSL lightness
- 52.9%
Aa On white · 2.35:1 · Below AA
Aa On black · 8.94:1 · 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: #D96308 at 1.56:1.
Orange
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 231, 172, 24 · HSL 42.9°, 81.2%, 50%. 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 #E7AC18.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#E7AC1810.31:1 · AAA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 73.9, 10.3, 73.7
- Relative luminance
- 0.4656
- HSL saturation
- 81.2%
- HSL lightness
- 50%
Aa On white · 2.04:1 · Below AA
Aa On black · 10.31:1 · 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: #D96308 at 1.80:1.
Orange
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 248, 96, 25 · HSL 19.1°, 94.1%, 53.5%. 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 #F86019.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#F860196.68:1 · AA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 60.2, 55.4, 64.2
- Relative luminance
- 0.2839
- HSL saturation
- 94.1%
- HSL lightness
- 53.5%
Aa On white · 3.14:1 · Below AA
Aa On black · 6.68:1 · 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: #E7AC18 at 1.54:1.
Terracotta
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 206, 113, 53 · HSL 23.5°, 61%, 50.8%. 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 #CE7135.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#CE71356.04:1 · AA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 57.3, 32.1, 48
- Relative luminance
- 0.2519
- HSL saturation
- 61%
- HSL lightness
- 50.8%
Aa On white · 3.48:1 · Below AA
Aa On black · 6.04:1 · 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: #E7AC18 at 1.71:1.
Give these colors
somewhere to live.
Try the complete palette in QRCO’s brand, type and interface previews. Keep the colors you love and explore the rest.
Use this palette ↗