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THE COLOR STUDIES · 6 COLORS

Editorial — Cashmere Light StillnessA study in color.

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6 colors / QRCO collectionLightest #D9CCC2 · Darkest #303848
COLOR 01 / 06

Deep Blue

#303848L* 23.4
Lightness
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RGB 48, 56, 72 · HSL 220°, 20%, 23.5%. 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 #303848.

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#30384811.77:1 · AAA
03 Profile & contrast
CIELAB · D65
23.4, 1.1, -10.9
Relative luminance
0.0392
HSL saturation
20%
HSL lightness
23.5%

Aa On white · 11.77:1 · AAA

Aa On black · 1.78:1 · 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: #D9CCC2 at 7.49:1.

COLOR 02 / 06

Beige

#D9CCC2L* 82.8
Lightness
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RGB 217, 204, 194 · HSL 26.1°, 23.2%, 80.6%. 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 #D9CCC2.

FORME®DESIGNED TO FEEL.

Every shade.
A new perspective.

#D9CCC213.37:1 · AAA
03 Profile & contrast
CIELAB · D65
82.8, 2.8, 6.6
Relative luminance
0.6183
HSL saturation
23.2%
HSL lightness
80.6%

Aa On white · 1.57:1 · Below AA

Aa On black · 13.37:1 · 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: #303848 at 7.49:1.

COLOR 03 / 06

Dusty Rose

#9F687BL* 50.3
Lightness
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RGB 159, 104, 123 · HSL 339.3°, 22.3%, 51.6%. 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 #9F687B.

FORME®DESIGNED TO FEEL.

Every shade.
A new perspective.

#9F687B4.74:1 · AA
03 Profile & contrast
CIELAB · D65
50.3, 24.8, -1.4
Relative luminance
0.187
HSL saturation
22.3%
HSL lightness
51.6%

Aa On white · 4.43:1 · Below AA

Aa On black · 4.74:1 · 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: #D9CCC2 at 2.82:1.

COLOR 04 / 06

Gray

#748289L* 53.5
Lightness
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RGB 116, 130, 137 · HSL 200°, 8.3%, 49.6%. 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 #748289.

FORME®DESIGNED TO FEEL.

Every shade.
A new perspective.

#7482895.30:1 · AA
03 Profile & contrast
CIELAB · D65
53.5, -3.6, -5.5
Relative luminance
0.2148
HSL saturation
8.3%
HSL lightness
49.6%

Aa On white · 3.96:1 · Below AA

Aa On black · 5.30:1 · 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: #303848 at 2.97:1.

COLOR 05 / 06

Warm Brown

#7D6355L* 44.1
Lightness
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RGB 125, 99, 85 · HSL 21°, 19%, 41.2%. 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 #7D6355.

FORME®DESIGNED TO FEEL.

Every shade.
A new perspective.

#7D63555.54:1 · AA
03 Profile & contrast
CIELAB · D65
44.1, 8.3, 11.9
Relative luminance
0.1394
HSL saturation
19%
HSL lightness
41.2%

Aa On white · 5.54:1 · AA

Aa On black · 3.79:1 · 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: #D9CCC2 at 3.53:1.

COLOR 06 / 06

Blush Pink

#CD9390L* 66.4
Lightness
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RGB 205, 147, 144 · HSL 3°, 37.9%, 68.4%. 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 #CD9390.

FORME®DESIGNED TO FEEL.

Every shade.
A new perspective.

#CD93908.17:1 · AAA
03 Profile & contrast
CIELAB · D65
66.4, 21.5, 10.3
Relative luminance
0.3586
HSL saturation
37.9%
HSL lightness
68.4%

Aa On white · 2.57:1 · Below AA

Aa On black · 8.17:1 · 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: #303848 at 4.58:1.

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