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THE COLOR STUDIES · 4 COLORS

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4 colors / QRCO collectionLightest #E15B18 · Darkest #1F262E
COLOR 01 / 04

Charcoal

#1F262EL* 14.8
Lightness
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RGB 31, 38, 46 · HSL 212°, 19.5%, 15.1%. 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 #1F262E.

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#1F262E15.27:1 · AAA
03 Profile & contrast
CIELAB · D65
14.8, -0.8, -6.3
Relative luminance
0.0187
HSL saturation
19.5%
HSL lightness
15.1%

Aa On white · 15.27:1 · AAA

Aa On black · 1.37:1 · 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: #E15B18 at 4.15:1.

COLOR 02 / 04

Dark Violet

#2E4769L* 29.7
Lightness
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RGB 46, 71, 105 · HSL 214.6°, 39.1%, 29.6%. 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 #2E4769.

FORME®DESIGNED TO FEEL.

Every shade.
A new perspective.

#2E47699.45:1 · AAA
03 Profile & contrast
CIELAB · D65
29.7, 1.4, -22.7
Relative luminance
0.0611
HSL saturation
39.1%
HSL lightness
29.6%

Aa On white · 9.45:1 · AAA

Aa On black · 2.22:1 · 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: #E15B18 at 2.57:1.

COLOR 03 / 04

Subtle Teal

#4C7C71L* 48.4
Lightness
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RGB 76, 124, 113 · HSL 166.2°, 24%, 39.2%. 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 #4C7C71.

FORME®DESIGNED TO FEEL.

Every shade.
A new perspective.

#4C7C714.74:1 · AA
03 Profile & contrast
CIELAB · D65
48.4, -19, 0.9
Relative luminance
0.1714
HSL saturation
24%
HSL lightness
39.2%

Aa On white · 4.74:1 · AA

Aa On black · 4.43:1 · 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: #1F262E at 3.22:1.

COLOR 04 / 04

Vibrant Amber

#E15B18L* 55.6
Lightness
A CLOSER LOOK

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More possibilities.

RGB 225, 91, 24 · HSL 20°, 80.7%, 48.8%. 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 #E15B18.

FORME®DESIGNED TO FEEL.

Every shade.
A new perspective.

#E15B185.71:1 · AA
03 Profile & contrast
CIELAB · D65
55.6, 49.4, 59.5
Relative luminance
0.2356
HSL saturation
80.7%
HSL lightness
48.8%

Aa On white · 3.68:1 · Below AA

Aa On black · 5.71:1 · 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: #1F262E at 4.15:1.

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