Plateau ReflectionsA study in color.
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Charcoal
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 42, 37, 30 · HSL 35°, 16.7%, 14.1%. 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 #2A251E.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#2A251E15.20:1 · AAA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 15, 0.9, 5.5
- Relative luminance
- 0.0191
- HSL saturation
- 16.7%
- HSL lightness
- 14.1%
Aa On white · 15.20:1 · AAA
Aa On black · 1.38:1 · 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: #E9DAC4 at 11.07:1.
Medium Orange
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 169, 64, 44 · HSL 9.6°, 58.7%, 41.8%. 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 #A9402C.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#A9402C6.08:1 · AA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 41.7, 42, 34.2
- Relative luminance
- 0.1228
- HSL saturation
- 58.7%
- HSL lightness
- 41.8%
Aa On white · 6.08:1 · AA
Aa On black · 3.46:1 · 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: #E9DAC4 at 4.42:1.
Soft Green
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 171, 178, 101 · HSL 65.5°, 33.3%, 54.7%. 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 #ABB265.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#ABB2659.29:1 · AAA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 70.5, -14.2, 38.4
- Relative luminance
- 0.4144
- HSL saturation
- 33.3%
- HSL lightness
- 54.7%
Aa On white · 2.26:1 · Below AA
Aa On black · 9.29:1 · 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: #2A251E at 6.72:1.
Cream Dusty Chartreuse
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 233, 218, 196 · HSL 35.7°, 45.7%, 84.1%. 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 #E9DAC4.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#E9DAC415.29:1 · AAA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 87.7, 1.6, 12.7
- Relative luminance
- 0.7145
- HSL saturation
- 45.7%
- HSL lightness
- 84.1%
Aa On white · 1.37:1 · Below AA
Aa On black · 15.29:1 · 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: #2A251E at 11.07:1.
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