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THE COLOR STUDIES · 5 COLORS

Coastal — Antique GlowA study in color.

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5 colors / QRCO collectionLightest #E8DCC5 · Darkest #987699
COLOR 01 / 05

Beige

#E8DCC5L* 88.1
Lightness
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RGB 232, 220, 197 · HSL 39.4°, 43.2%, 84.1%. 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 #E8DCC5.

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#E8DCC515.47:1 · AAA
03 Profile & contrast
CIELAB · D65
88.1, 0.3, 12.8
Relative luminance
0.7237
HSL saturation
43.2%
HSL lightness
84.1%

Aa On white · 1.36:1 · Below AA

Aa On black · 15.47:1 · 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: #987699 at 2.87:1.

COLOR 02 / 05

Cyan

#559BBAL* 60.7
Lightness
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RGB 85, 155, 186 · HSL 198.4°, 42.3%, 53.1%. 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 #559BBA.

FORME®DESIGNED TO FEEL.

Every shade.
A new perspective.

#559BBA6.78:1 · AA
03 Profile & contrast
CIELAB · D65
60.7, -13.2, -22.8
Relative luminance
0.2892
HSL saturation
42.3%
HSL lightness
53.1%

Aa On white · 3.10:1 · Below AA

Aa On black · 6.78:1 · 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: #E8DCC5 at 2.28:1.

COLOR 03 / 05

Muted Magenta

#987699L* 54
Lightness
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RGB 152, 118, 153 · HSL 298.3°, 14.6%, 53.1%. 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 #987699.

FORME®DESIGNED TO FEEL.

Every shade.
A new perspective.

#9876995.39:1 · AA
03 Profile & contrast
CIELAB · D65
54, 19.6, -13.8
Relative luminance
0.2193
HSL saturation
14.6%
HSL lightness
53.1%

Aa On white · 3.90:1 · Below AA

Aa On black · 5.39:1 · 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: #E8DCC5 at 2.87:1.

COLOR 04 / 05

Terracotta

#DE9F7DL* 70.7
Lightness
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RGB 222, 159, 125 · HSL 21°, 59.5%, 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 #DE9F7D.

FORME®DESIGNED TO FEEL.

Every shade.
A new perspective.

#DE9F7D9.36:1 · AAA
03 Profile & contrast
CIELAB · D65
70.7, 19.3, 27
Relative luminance
0.4181
HSL saturation
59.5%
HSL lightness
68%

Aa On white · 2.24:1 · Below AA

Aa On black · 9.36:1 · 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: #987699 at 1.74:1.

COLOR 05 / 05

Orange

#C4AD83L* 71.7
Lightness
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RGB 196, 173, 131 · HSL 38.8°, 35.5%, 64.1%. 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 #C4AD83.

FORME®DESIGNED TO FEEL.

Every shade.
A new perspective.

#C4AD839.65:1 · AAA
03 Profile & contrast
CIELAB · D65
71.7, 2.1, 24.7
Relative luminance
0.4326
HSL saturation
35.5%
HSL lightness
64.1%

Aa On white · 2.18:1 · Below AA

Aa On black · 9.65:1 · 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: #987699 at 1.79:1.

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