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Orange
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 241, 183, 52 · HSL 41.6°, 87.1%, 57.5%. 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 #F1B734.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#F1B73411.56:1 · AAA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 77.8, 9.5, 69.6
- Relative luminance
- 0.5282
- HSL saturation
- 87.1%
- HSL lightness
- 57.5%
Aa On white · 1.82:1 · Below AA
Aa On black · 11.56:1 · 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: #3E8692 at 2.30:1.
Blue
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 65, 142, 186 · HSL 201.8°, 48.2%, 49.2%. 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 #418EBA.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#418EBA5.80:1 · AA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 56.1, -9.9, -30
- Relative luminance
- 0.2401
- HSL saturation
- 48.2%
- HSL lightness
- 49.2%
Aa On white · 3.62:1 · Below AA
Aa On black · 5.80:1 · 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: #F1B734 at 1.99:1.
Terracotta
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 200, 156, 147 · HSL 10.2°, 32.5%, 68%. 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 #C89C93.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#C89C938.63:1 · AAA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 68.1, 15, 11
- Relative luminance
- 0.3816
- HSL saturation
- 32.5%
- HSL lightness
- 68%
Aa On white · 2.43:1 · Below AA
Aa On black · 8.63:1 · 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: #3E8692 at 1.72:1.
Teal
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 77, 175, 164 · HSL 173.3°, 38.9%, 49.4%. 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 #4DAFA4.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#4DAFA47.98:1 · AAA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 65.7, -31.3, -3
- Relative luminance
- 0.3492
- HSL saturation
- 38.9%
- HSL lightness
- 49.4%
Aa On white · 2.63:1 · Below AA
Aa On black · 7.98:1 · 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: #3E8692 at 1.59:1.
Muted Violet
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 170, 154, 198 · HSL 261.8°, 27.8%, 69%. 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 #AA9AC6.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#AA9AC68.15:1 · AAA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 66.3, 14.6, -20.5
- Relative luminance
- 0.3573
- HSL saturation
- 27.8%
- HSL lightness
- 69%
Aa On white · 2.58:1 · Below AA
Aa On black · 8.15:1 · 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: #3E8692 at 1.62:1.
Cyan
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 62, 134, 146 · HSL 188.6°, 40.4%, 40.8%. 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 #3E8692.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#3E86925.03:1 · AA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 52, -18.8, -13.3
- Relative luminance
- 0.2015
- HSL saturation
- 40.4%
- HSL lightness
- 40.8%
Aa On white · 4.18:1 · Below AA
Aa On black · 5.03:1 · 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: #F1B734 at 2.30:1.
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