Red Study — Cherry RadianceA study in color.
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Red
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 121, 28, 35 · HSL 355.5°, 62.4%, 29.2%. 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 #791C23.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#791C2310.48:1 · AAA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 26.8, 40.1, 20.1
- Relative luminance
- 0.0502
- HSL saturation
- 62.4%
- HSL lightness
- 29.2%
Aa On white · 10.48:1 · AAA
Aa On black · 2.00:1 · 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: #BD411D at 1.97:1.
Red
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 171, 37, 46 · HSL 356°, 64.4%, 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 #AB252E.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#AB252E6.92:1 · AA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 38.2, 53.4, 29.2
- Relative luminance
- 0.1018
- HSL saturation
- 64.4%
- HSL lightness
- 40.8%
Aa On white · 6.92:1 · AA
Aa On black · 3.04:1 · 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: #791C23 at 1.52:1.
Red
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 189, 65, 29 · HSL 13.5°, 73.4%, 42.7%. 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 #BD411D.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#BD411D5.33:1 · AA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 45.2, 48.2, 46.6
- Relative luminance
- 0.1469
- HSL saturation
- 73.4%
- HSL lightness
- 42.7%
Aa On white · 5.33:1 · AA
Aa On black · 3.94:1 · 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: #791C23 at 1.97:1.
Red
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 157, 23, 32 · HSL 356°, 74.4%, 35.3%. 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 #9D1720.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#9D17208.15:1 · AAA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 33.7, 52.6, 31.9
- Relative luminance
- 0.0789
- HSL saturation
- 74.4%
- HSL lightness
- 35.3%
Aa On white · 8.15:1 · AAA
Aa On black · 2.58:1 · 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: #BD411D at 1.53:1.
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