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THE COLOR STUDIES · 4 COLORS

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4 colors / QRCO collectionLightest #E0C097 · Darkest #2D2424
COLOR 01 / 04

Charcoal

#2D2424L* 15.2
Lightness
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RGB 45, 36, 36 · HSL 0°, 11.1%, 15.9%. 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 #2D2424.

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#2D242415.11:1 · AAA
03 Profile & contrast
CIELAB · D65
15.2, 4.2, 1.6
Relative luminance
0.0195
HSL saturation
11.1%
HSL lightness
15.9%

Aa On white · 15.11:1 · AAA

Aa On black · 1.39:1 · 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: #E0C097 at 8.75:1.

COLOR 02 / 04

Dark Subtle Amber

#5C3D2EL* 28.9
Lightness
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RGB 92, 61, 46 · HSL 19.6°, 33.3%, 27.1%. 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 #5C3D2E.

FORME®DESIGNED TO FEEL.

Every shade.
A new perspective.

#5C3D2E9.71:1 · AAA
03 Profile & contrast
CIELAB · D65
28.9, 11.6, 14.7
Relative luminance
0.0581
HSL saturation
33.3%
HSL lightness
27.1%

Aa On white · 9.71:1 · AAA

Aa On black · 2.16:1 · 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: #E0C097 at 5.62:1.

COLOR 03 / 04

Medium Amber

#B85C38L* 49.7
Lightness
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RGB 184, 92, 56 · HSL 16.9°, 53.3%, 47.1%. 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 #B85C38.

FORME®DESIGNED TO FEEL.

Every shade.
A new perspective.

#B85C384.63:1 · AA
03 Profile & contrast
CIELAB · D65
49.7, 34.4, 37.3
Relative luminance
0.1813
HSL saturation
53.3%
HSL lightness
47.1%

Aa On white · 4.54:1 · AA

Aa On black · 4.63:1 · 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: #2D2424 at 3.33:1.

COLOR 04 / 04

Light Gentle Chartreuse

#E0C097L* 79.5
Lightness
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RGB 224, 192, 151 · HSL 33.7°, 54.1%, 73.5%. 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 #E0C097.

FORME®DESIGNED TO FEEL.

Every shade.
A new perspective.

#E0C09712.16:1 · AAA
03 Profile & contrast
CIELAB · D65
79.5, 5.5, 24.9
Relative luminance
0.5578
HSL saturation
54.1%
HSL lightness
73.5%

Aa On white · 1.73:1 · Below AA

Aa On black · 12.16:1 · 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: #2D2424 at 8.75:1.

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