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THE COLOR STUDIES · 4 COLORS

Desert CurationA study in color.

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4 colors / QRCO collectionLightest #EFDA5F · Darkest #497040
COLOR 01 / 04

Pearl Lime

#EFDA5FL* 86.7
Lightness
A CLOSER LOOK

One color.
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RGB 239, 218, 95 · HSL 51.3°, 81.8%, 65.5%. 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 #EFDA5F.

FORME®DESIGNED TO FEEL.

Every shade.
A new perspective.

#EFDA5F14.86:1 · AAA
03 Profile & contrast
CIELAB · D65
86.7, -7.2, 61.6
Relative luminance
0.6932
HSL saturation
81.8%
HSL lightness
65.5%

Aa On white · 1.41:1 · Below AA

Aa On black · 14.86:1 · 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: #497040 at 4.04:1.

COLOR 02 / 04

Emerald

#497040L* 43.3
Lightness
A CLOSER LOOK

One color.
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RGB 73, 112, 64 · HSL 108.8°, 27.3%, 34.5%. 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 #497040.

FORME®DESIGNED TO FEEL.

Every shade.
A new perspective.

#4970405.71:1 · AA
03 Profile & contrast
CIELAB · D65
43.3, -23.9, 22.4
Relative luminance
0.1337
HSL saturation
27.3%
HSL lightness
34.5%

Aa On white · 5.71:1 · AA

Aa On black · 3.67:1 · 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: #EFDA5F at 4.04:1.

COLOR 03 / 04

Vibrant Pink

#E151AFL* 57.1
Lightness
A CLOSER LOOK

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More possibilities.

RGB 225, 81, 175 · HSL 320.8°, 70.6%, 60%. 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 #E151AF.

FORME®DESIGNED TO FEEL.

Every shade.
A new perspective.

#E151AF6.00:1 · AA
03 Profile & contrast
CIELAB · D65
57.1, 65.1, -21
Relative luminance
0.2499
HSL saturation
70.6%
HSL lightness
60%

Aa On white · 3.50:1 · Below AA

Aa On black · 6.00:1 · 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: #EFDA5F at 2.48:1.

COLOR 04 / 04

Orange

#E44A30L* 53.6
Lightness
A CLOSER LOOK

One color.
More possibilities.

RGB 228, 74, 48 · HSL 8.7°, 76.9%, 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 #E44A30.

FORME®DESIGNED TO FEEL.

Every shade.
A new perspective.

#E44A305.32:1 · AA
03 Profile & contrast
CIELAB · D65
53.6, 58.3, 47.8
Relative luminance
0.216
HSL saturation
76.9%
HSL lightness
54.1%

Aa On white · 3.95:1 · Below AA

Aa On black · 5.32:1 · 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: #EFDA5F at 2.79:1.

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