Waterfall StoryA study in color.
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Dark Gentle Yellow
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 84, 61, 33 · HSL 32.9°, 43.6%, 22.9%. 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 #543D21.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#543D2110.16:1 · AAA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 27.7, 6.4, 21
- Relative luminance
- 0.0533
- HSL saturation
- 43.6%
- HSL lightness
- 22.9%
Aa On white · 10.16:1 · AAA
Aa On black · 2.07:1 · 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: #BAC71C at 5.46:1.
Soft Violet
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 99, 115, 161 · HSL 224.5°, 24.8%, 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 #6373A1.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#6373A14.67:1 · AA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 48.9, 6, -26.7
- Relative luminance
- 0.1749
- HSL saturation
- 24.8%
- HSL lightness
- 51%
Aa On white · 4.67:1 · AA
Aa On black · 4.50:1 · 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: #BAC71C at 2.51:1.
Soft Green
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 186, 199, 28 · HSL 64.6°, 75.3%, 44.5%. 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 #BAC71C.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#BAC71C11.27:1 · AAA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 76.9, -23, 73.5
- Relative luminance
- 0.5137
- HSL saturation
- 75.3%
- HSL lightness
- 44.5%
Aa On white · 1.86:1 · Below AA
Aa On black · 11.27:1 · 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: #543D21 at 5.46:1.
Amber
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 164, 67, 30 · HSL 16.6°, 69.1%, 38%. 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 #A4431E.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#A4431E6.18:1 · AA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 41.2, 38.1, 40.9
- Relative luminance
- 0.12
- HSL saturation
- 69.1%
- HSL lightness
- 38%
Aa On white · 6.18:1 · AA
Aa On black · 3.40:1 · 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: #BAC71C at 3.32:1.
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