Orange Study — Citrus Swirl EnchantmentA study in color.
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Orange
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 217, 86, 36 · HSL 16.6°, 71.5%, 49.6%. 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 #D95624.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#D956245.31:1 · AA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 53.5, 49.1, 52.7
- Relative luminance
- 0.2153
- HSL saturation
- 71.5%
- HSL lightness
- 49.6%
Aa On white · 3.96:1 · Below AA
Aa On black · 5.31:1 · 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: #E48E36 at 1.55:1.
Orange
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 228, 142, 54 · HSL 30.3°, 76.3%, 55.3%. 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 #E48E36.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#E48E368.22:1 · AAA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 66.6, 25.8, 57.9
- Relative luminance
- 0.3611
- HSL saturation
- 76.3%
- HSL lightness
- 55.3%
Aa On white · 2.55:1 · Below AA
Aa On black · 8.22:1 · 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: #C66130 at 1.60:1.
Orange
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 210, 129, 67 · HSL 26°, 61.4%, 54.3%. 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 #D28143.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#D281436.96:1 · AA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 61.5, 25.9, 45.9
- Relative luminance
- 0.2981
- HSL saturation
- 61.4%
- HSL lightness
- 54.3%
Aa On white · 3.02:1 · Below AA
Aa On black · 6.96:1 · 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: #C66130 at 1.35:1.
Orange
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 184, 114, 44 · HSL 30°, 61.4%, 44.7%. 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 #B8722C.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#B8722C5.48:1 · AA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 54.5, 21.9, 48.3
- Relative luminance
- 0.2241
- HSL saturation
- 61.4%
- HSL lightness
- 44.7%
Aa On white · 3.83:1 · Below AA
Aa On black · 5.48:1 · 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: #E48E36 at 1.50:1.
Terracotta
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 198, 97, 48 · HSL 19.6°, 61%, 48.2%. 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 #C66130.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#C661305.15:1 · AA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 52.7, 37, 45.3
- Relative luminance
- 0.2077
- HSL saturation
- 61%
- HSL lightness
- 48.2%
Aa On white · 4.07:1 · Below AA
Aa On black · 5.15:1 · 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: #E48E36 at 1.60:1.
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