Sunset — Retro Sky RadianceA study in color.
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Violet
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 66, 52, 106 · HSL 255.6°, 34.2%, 31%. 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 #42346A.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#42346A10.88:1 · AAA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 25.7, 20.1, -29.5
- Relative luminance
- 0.0465
- HSL saturation
- 34.2%
- HSL lightness
- 31%
Aa On white · 10.88:1 · AAA
Aa On black · 1.93:1 · 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: #CDB778 at 5.51:1.
Orange
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 238, 163, 75 · HSL 32.4°, 82.7%, 61.4%. 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 #EEA34B.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#EEA34B9.98:1 · AAA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 72.8, 19.8, 55.4
- Relative luminance
- 0.4488
- HSL saturation
- 82.7%
- HSL lightness
- 61.4%
Aa On white · 2.11:1 · Below AA
Aa On black · 9.98:1 · 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: #42346A at 5.17:1.
Gray
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 115, 145, 123 · HSL 136°, 12%, 51%. 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 #73917B.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#73917B6.07:1 · AA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 57.4, -15.2, 8.2
- Relative luminance
- 0.2533
- HSL saturation
- 12%
- HSL lightness
- 51%
Aa On white · 3.46:1 · Below AA
Aa On black · 6.07:1 · 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: #42346A at 3.14:1.
Dusty Rose
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 173, 126, 139 · HSL 343.4°, 22.3%, 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 #AD7E8B.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#AD7E8B6.13:1 · AA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 57.7, 20.2, 0.2
- Relative luminance
- 0.2567
- HSL saturation
- 22.3%
- HSL lightness
- 58.6%
Aa On white · 3.42:1 · Below AA
Aa On black · 6.13:1 · 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: #42346A at 3.18:1.
Orange
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 205, 183, 120 · HSL 44.5°, 45.9%, 63.7%. 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 #CDB778.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#CDB77810.64:1 · AAA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 75, -0.9, 34.9
- Relative luminance
- 0.482
- HSL saturation
- 45.9%
- HSL lightness
- 63.7%
Aa On white · 1.97:1 · Below AA
Aa On black · 10.64:1 · 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: #42346A at 5.51:1.
Terracotta
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 172, 139, 116 · HSL 24.6°, 25.2%, 56.5%. 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 #AC8B74.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#AC8B746.70:1 · AA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 60.3, 9.1, 17
- Relative luminance
- 0.285
- HSL saturation
- 25.2%
- HSL lightness
- 56.5%
Aa On white · 3.13:1 · Below AA
Aa On black · 6.70:1 · 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: #42346A at 3.47:1.
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