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THE COLOR STUDIES · 4 COLORS

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4 colors / QRCO collectionLightest #D5BCAC · Darkest #435861
COLOR 01 / 04

Slate

#435861L* 36.1
Lightness
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RGB 67, 88, 97 · HSL 198°, 18.3%, 32.2%. 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 #435861.

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#4358617.48:1 · AAA
03 Profile & contrast
CIELAB · D65
36.1, -5.6, -7.8
Relative luminance
0.0904
HSL saturation
18.3%
HSL lightness
32.2%

Aa On white · 7.48:1 · AAA

Aa On black · 2.81:1 · 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: #D5BCAC at 4.14:1.

COLOR 02 / 04

Vivid Crimson

#C5053DL* 41.7
Lightness
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RGB 197, 5, 61 · HSL 342.5°, 95%, 39.6%. 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 #C5053D.

FORME®DESIGNED TO FEEL.

Every shade.
A new perspective.

#C5053D6.06:1 · AA
03 Profile & contrast
CIELAB · D65
41.7, 66.9, 25.4
Relative luminance
0.1232
HSL saturation
95%
HSL lightness
39.6%

Aa On white · 6.06:1 · AA

Aa On black · 3.46:1 · 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: #D5BCAC at 3.35:1.

COLOR 03 / 04

Soft Pale Yellow

#D5BCACL* 77.9
Lightness
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RGB 213, 188, 172 · HSL 23.4°, 32.8%, 75.5%. 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 #D5BCAC.

FORME®DESIGNED TO FEEL.

Every shade.
A new perspective.

#D5BCAC11.62:1 · AAA
03 Profile & contrast
CIELAB · D65
77.9, 6.3, 11.4
Relative luminance
0.5309
HSL saturation
32.8%
HSL lightness
75.5%

Aa On white · 1.81:1 · Below AA

Aa On black · 11.62:1 · 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: #435861 at 4.14:1.

COLOR 04 / 04

Faded Sapphire

#3892B6L* 56.9
Lightness
A CLOSER LOOK

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More possibilities.

RGB 56, 146, 182 · HSL 197.1°, 52.9%, 46.7%. 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 #3892B6.

FORME®DESIGNED TO FEEL.

Every shade.
A new perspective.

#3892B65.96:1 · AA
03 Profile & contrast
CIELAB · D65
56.9, -14.9, -26.6
Relative luminance
0.2478
HSL saturation
52.9%
HSL lightness
46.7%

Aa On white · 3.53:1 · Below AA

Aa On black · 5.96:1 · 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: #435861 at 2.12:1.

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