qrcoA little theory. A new perspective.
THE COLOR STUDIES · 6 COLORS

Autumn — Vintage WhisperA study in color.

Start with the whole. Fall for the details.

6 colors / QRCO collectionLightest #C5A896 · Darkest #8F422F
COLOR 01 / 06

Warm Brown

#8F422FL* 37.7
Lightness
A CLOSER LOOK

One color.
More possibilities.

RGB 143, 66, 47 · HSL 11.9°, 50.5%, 37.3%. 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 #8F422F.

FORME®DESIGNED TO FEEL.

Every shade.
A new perspective.

#8F422F7.03:1 · AAA
03 Profile & contrast
CIELAB · D65
37.7, 31.1, 26.8
Relative luminance
0.0994
HSL saturation
50.5%
HSL lightness
37.3%

Aa On white · 7.03:1 · AAA

Aa On black · 2.99:1 · 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: #C5A896 at 3.15:1.

COLOR 02 / 06

Orange

#D39B41L* 67.8
Lightness
A CLOSER LOOK

One color.
More possibilities.

RGB 211, 155, 65 · HSL 37°, 62.4%, 54.1%. 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 #D39B41.

FORME®DESIGNED TO FEEL.

Every shade.
A new perspective.

#D39B418.53:1 · AAA
03 Profile & contrast
CIELAB · D65
67.8, 12.1, 53.6
Relative luminance
0.3767
HSL saturation
62.4%
HSL lightness
54.1%

Aa On white · 2.46:1 · Below AA

Aa On black · 8.53:1 · 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: #8F422F at 2.86:1.

COLOR 03 / 06

Muted Lime

#778161L* 52.4
Lightness
A CLOSER LOOK

One color.
More possibilities.

RGB 119, 129, 97 · HSL 78.7°, 14.2%, 44.3%. 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 #778161.

FORME®DESIGNED TO FEEL.

Every shade.
A new perspective.

#7781615.10:1 · AA
03 Profile & contrast
CIELAB · D65
52.4, -9.7, 16.2
Relative luminance
0.2049
HSL saturation
14.2%
HSL lightness
44.3%

Aa On white · 4.12:1 · Below AA

Aa On black · 5.10:1 · 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: #C5A896 at 1.85:1.

COLOR 04 / 06

Blush Pink

#E4958CL* 69.4
Lightness
A CLOSER LOOK

One color.
More possibilities.

RGB 228, 149, 140 · HSL 6.1°, 62%, 72.2%. 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 #E4958C.

FORME®DESIGNED TO FEEL.

Every shade.
A new perspective.

#E4958C8.98:1 · AAA
03 Profile & contrast
CIELAB · D65
69.4, 28.7, 17.1
Relative luminance
0.3988
HSL saturation
62%
HSL lightness
72.2%

Aa On white · 2.34:1 · Below AA

Aa On black · 8.98:1 · 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: #8F422F at 3.00:1.

COLOR 05 / 06

Terracotta

#C5A896L* 70.9
Lightness
A CLOSER LOOK

One color.
More possibilities.

RGB 197, 168, 150 · HSL 23°, 28.8%, 68%. 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 #C5A896.

FORME®DESIGNED TO FEEL.

Every shade.
A new perspective.

#C5A8969.42:1 · AAA
03 Profile & contrast
CIELAB · D65
70.9, 7.8, 13.2
Relative luminance
0.4208
HSL saturation
28.8%
HSL lightness
68%

Aa On white · 2.23:1 · Below AA

Aa On black · 9.42:1 · 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: #8F422F at 3.15:1.

COLOR 06 / 06

Muted Orange

#B2A68BL* 68.5
Lightness
A CLOSER LOOK

One color.
More possibilities.

RGB 178, 166, 139 · HSL 41.5°, 20.2%, 62.2%. 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 #B2A68B.

FORME®DESIGNED TO FEEL.

Every shade.
A new perspective.

#B2A68B8.72:1 · AAA
03 Profile & contrast
CIELAB · D65
68.5, -0.1, 15.6
Relative luminance
0.386
HSL saturation
20.2%
HSL lightness
62.2%

Aa On white · 2.41:1 · Below AA

Aa On black · 8.72:1 · 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: #8F422F at 2.92:1.

MAKE IT YOURS

Give these colors
somewhere to live.

Try the complete palette in QRCO’s brand, type and interface previews. Keep the colors you love and explore the rest.

Use this palette ↗
KEEP EXPLORING

Another point of view.