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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: #807A5E at 2.38:1.
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 199, 132, 117 · HSL 11°, 42.3%, 62%. 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 #C78475.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#C784756.99:1 · AA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 61.6, 24, 18.7
- Relative luminance
- 0.2993
- HSL saturation
- 42.3%
- HSL lightness
- 62%
Aa On white · 3.01:1 · Below AA
Aa On black · 6.99:1 · 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 1.66:1.
Light Violet
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 192, 178, 208 · HSL 268°, 24.2%, 75.7%. 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 #C0B2D0.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#C0B2D010.52:1 · AAA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 74.6, 10.6, -13.3
- Relative luminance
- 0.476
- HSL saturation
- 24.2%
- HSL lightness
- 75.7%
Aa On white · 2.00:1 · Below AA
Aa On black · 10.52:1 · 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: #807A5E at 2.16:1.
Muted Yellow
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 128, 122, 94 · HSL 49.4°, 15.3%, 43.5%. 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 #807A5E.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#807A5E4.86:1 · AA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 51.1, -2.5, 16.2
- Relative luminance
- 0.1932
- HSL saturation
- 15.3%
- HSL lightness
- 43.5%
Aa On white · 4.32:1 · Below AA
Aa On black · 4.86:1 · 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 2.38:1.
Dusty Rose
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 191, 126, 169 · HSL 320.3°, 33.7%, 62.2%. 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 #BF7EA9.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#BF7EA96.77:1 · AA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 60.7, 31.7, -12.5
- Relative luminance
- 0.2886
- HSL saturation
- 33.7%
- HSL lightness
- 62.2%
Aa On white · 3.10:1 · Below AA
Aa On black · 6.77:1 · 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 1.71:1.
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