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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: #358A74 at 2.29:1.
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 165, 124, 104 · HSL 19.7°, 25.3%, 52.7%. 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 #A57C68.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#A57C685.68:1 · AA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 55.5, 13.1, 17.1
- Relative luminance
- 0.2341
- HSL saturation
- 25.3%
- HSL lightness
- 52.7%
Aa On white · 3.70:1 · Below AA
Aa On black · 5.68:1 · 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: #F1B734 at 2.03:1.
Teal
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 53, 138, 116 · HSL 164.5°, 44.5%, 37.5%. 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 #358A74.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#358A745.04:1 · AA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 52.1, -31.1, 4.2
- Relative luminance
- 0.2019
- HSL saturation
- 44.5%
- HSL lightness
- 37.5%
Aa On white · 4.17:1 · Below AA
Aa On black · 5.04:1 · 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: #F1B734 at 2.29:1.
Muted Lime
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 169, 175, 124 · HSL 67.1°, 24.2%, 58.6%. 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 #A9AF7C.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#A9AF7C9.11:1 · AAA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 69.9, -10.6, 25.5
- Relative luminance
- 0.4055
- HSL saturation
- 24.2%
- HSL lightness
- 58.6%
Aa On white · 2.31:1 · Below AA
Aa On black · 9.11:1 · 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: #358A74 at 1.81:1.
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