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THE COLOR STUDIES · 5 COLORS

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5 colors / TrendingLightest #FFCBDD · Darkest #3E000C
COLOR 01 / 05

Midnight Faded Crimson

#3E000CL* 9.4
Lightness
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RGB 62, 0, 12 · HSL 348.4°, 100%, 12.2%. 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 #3E000C.

FORME®DESIGNED TO FEEL.

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#3E000C17.35:1 · AAA
03 Profile & contrast
CIELAB · D65
9.4, 29.7, 9.9
Relative luminance
0.0105
HSL saturation
100%
HSL lightness
12.2%

Aa On white · 17.35:1 · AAA

Aa On black · 1.21:1 · 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: #FFCBDD at 12.26:1.

COLOR 02 / 05

Crimson

#FB4B4EL* 58.1
Lightness
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RGB 251, 75, 78 · HSL 359°, 95.7%, 63.9%. 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 #FB4B4E.

FORME®DESIGNED TO FEEL.

Every shade.
A new perspective.

#FB4B4E6.22:1 · AA
03 Profile & contrast
CIELAB · D65
58.1, 66.3, 37.7
Relative luminance
0.2609
HSL saturation
95.7%
HSL lightness
63.9%

Aa On white · 3.38:1 · Below AA

Aa On black · 6.22:1 · 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: #3E000C at 5.14:1.

COLOR 03 / 05

Cream Soft Ruby

#FFCBDDL* 86.6
Lightness
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RGB 255, 203, 221 · HSL 339.2°, 100%, 89.8%. 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 #FFCBDD.

FORME®DESIGNED TO FEEL.

Every shade.
A new perspective.

#FFCBDD14.84:1 · AAA
03 Profile & contrast
CIELAB · D65
86.6, 21.1, -1.9
Relative luminance
0.6919
HSL saturation
100%
HSL lightness
89.8%

Aa On white · 1.42:1 · Below AA

Aa On black · 14.84:1 · 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: #3E000C at 12.26:1.

COLOR 04 / 05

Dark Medium Crimson

#7C0B2BL* 25.9
Lightness
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RGB 124, 11, 43 · HSL 343°, 83.7%, 26.5%. 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 #7C0B2B.

FORME®DESIGNED TO FEEL.

Every shade.
A new perspective.

#7C0B2B10.83:1 · AAA
03 Profile & contrast
CIELAB · D65
25.9, 46.3, 13.7
Relative luminance
0.047
HSL saturation
83.7%
HSL lightness
26.5%

Aa On white · 10.83:1 · AAA

Aa On black · 1.94:1 · 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: #FFCBDD at 7.65:1.

COLOR 05 / 05

Electric Orange

#D10000L* 43.6
Lightness
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RGB 209, 0, 0 · HSL 0°, 100%, 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 #D10000.

FORME®DESIGNED TO FEEL.

Every shade.
A new perspective.

#D100005.66:1 · AA
03 Profile & contrast
CIELAB · D65
43.6, 68.9, 57.8
Relative luminance
0.1356
HSL saturation
100%
HSL lightness
41%

Aa On white · 5.66:1 · AA

Aa On black · 3.71:1 · 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: #FFCBDD at 4.00:1.

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