Red Study — Sizzling RhythmA study in color.
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Red
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 246, 26, 17 · HSL 2.4°, 92.7%, 51.6%. 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 #F61A11.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#F61A115.07:1 · AA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 52.3, 75.7, 61.3
- Relative luminance
- 0.2037
- HSL saturation
- 92.7%
- HSL lightness
- 51.6%
Aa On white · 4.14:1 · Below AA
Aa On black · 5.07:1 · 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: #A82205 at 1.75:1.
Red
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 231, 32, 48 · HSL 355.2°, 80.6%, 51.6%. 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 #E72030.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#E720304.65:1 · AA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 49.8, 71.4, 44.1
- Relative luminance
- 0.1824
- HSL saturation
- 80.6%
- HSL lightness
- 51.6%
Aa On white · 4.52:1 · AA
Aa On black · 4.65:1 · 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: #A82205 at 1.60:1.
Red
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 195, 14, 14 · HSL 0°, 86.6%, 41%. 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 #C30E0E.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#C30E0E6.20:1 · AA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 41.1, 64.1, 50.3
- Relative luminance
- 0.1195
- HSL saturation
- 86.6%
- HSL lightness
- 41%
Aa On white · 6.20:1 · AA
Aa On black · 3.39:1 · 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: #F61A11 at 1.50:1.
Red
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 168, 34, 5 · HSL 10.7°, 94.2%, 33.9%. 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 #A82205.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#A822057.25:1 · AAA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 36.9, 52.3, 48.1
- Relative luminance
- 0.0948
- HSL saturation
- 94.2%
- HSL lightness
- 33.9%
Aa On white · 7.25:1 · AAA
Aa On black · 2.90:1 · 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: #F61A11 at 1.75:1.
Red
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 234, 53, 29 · HSL 7°, 83%, 51.6%. 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 #EA351D.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#EA351D5.03:1 · AA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 52, 66.8, 55.6
- Relative luminance
- 0.2013
- HSL saturation
- 83%
- HSL lightness
- 51.6%
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: #A82205 at 1.74:1.
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