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THE COLOR STUDIES · 4 COLORS

Arctic EchoA study in color.

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4 colors / QRCO collectionLightest #B9A7BB · Darkest #1C442C
COLOR 01 / 04

Stone Green

#616C59L* 44.2
Lightness
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RGB 97, 108, 89 · HSL 94.7°, 9.6%, 38.6%. 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 #616C59.

FORME®DESIGNED TO FEEL.

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#616C595.53:1 · AA
03 Profile & contrast
CIELAB · D65
44.2, -8.1, 9.2
Relative luminance
0.1399
HSL saturation
9.6%
HSL lightness
38.6%

Aa On white · 5.53:1 · AA

Aa On black · 3.80:1 · 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: #B9A7BB at 2.45:1.

COLOR 02 / 04

Dark Gentle Jade

#1C442CL* 25.5
Lightness
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RGB 28, 68, 44 · HSL 144°, 41.7%, 18.8%. 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 #1C442C.

FORME®DESIGNED TO FEEL.

Every shade.
A new perspective.

#1C442C10.98:1 · AAA
03 Profile & contrast
CIELAB · D65
25.5, -20.6, 10.4
Relative luminance
0.0456
HSL saturation
41.7%
HSL lightness
18.8%

Aa On white · 10.98:1 · AAA

Aa On black · 1.91:1 · 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: #B9A7BB at 4.87:1.

COLOR 03 / 04

Pale Stone Rose

#B9A7BBL* 70.6
Lightness
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RGB 185, 167, 187 · HSL 294°, 12.8%, 69.4%. 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 #B9A7BB.

FORME®DESIGNED TO FEEL.

Every shade.
A new perspective.

#B9A7BB9.31:1 · AAA
03 Profile & contrast
CIELAB · D65
70.6, 10.2, -7.9
Relative luminance
0.4154
HSL saturation
12.8%
HSL lightness
69.4%

Aa On white · 2.26:1 · Below AA

Aa On black · 9.31:1 · 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: #1C442C at 4.87:1.

COLOR 04 / 04

Dark Magenta

#4F476FL* 32.5
Lightness
A CLOSER LOOK

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More possibilities.

RGB 79, 71, 111 · HSL 252°, 22%, 35.7%. 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 #4F476F.

FORME®DESIGNED TO FEEL.

Every shade.
A new perspective.

#4F476F8.53:1 · AAA
03 Profile & contrast
CIELAB · D65
32.5, 13.1, -21.9
Relative luminance
0.0732
HSL saturation
22%
HSL lightness
35.7%

Aa On white · 8.53:1 · AAA

Aa On black · 2.46:1 · 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: #B9A7BB at 3.78:1.

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