Sunset — Throwback ImpressionA 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: #EEA34B at 5.17:1.
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.
Muted Orange
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 152, 133, 106 · HSL 35.2°, 18.3%, 50.6%. 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 #98856A.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#98856A5.90:1 · AA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 56.6, 2.9, 17.2
- Relative luminance
- 0.2449
- HSL saturation
- 18.3%
- HSL lightness
- 50.6%
Aa On white · 3.56:1 · Below AA
Aa On black · 5.90:1 · 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 3.05:1.
Terracotta
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 228, 161, 133 · HSL 17.7°, 63.8%, 70.8%. 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 #E4A185.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#E4A1859.74:1 · AAA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 72, 21.5, 24.5
- Relative luminance
- 0.4368
- HSL saturation
- 63.8%
- HSL lightness
- 70.8%
Aa On white · 2.16:1 · Below AA
Aa On black · 9.74:1 · 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 5.04:1.
Muted Yellow
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 145, 147, 97 · HSL 62.4°, 20.5%, 47.8%. 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 #919361.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#9193616.55:1 · AA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 59.7, -8.9, 26.3
- Relative luminance
- 0.2775
- HSL saturation
- 20.5%
- HSL lightness
- 47.8%
Aa On white · 3.21:1 · Below AA
Aa On black · 6.55:1 · 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 3.39:1.
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somewhere to live.
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