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THE COLOR STUDIES · 6 COLORS

Editorial — Platinum ReverieA study in color.

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6 colors / QRCO collectionLightest #E6DDCC · Darkest #24242B
COLOR 01 / 06

Dark Gray

#24242BL* 14.5
Lightness
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RGB 36, 36, 43 · HSL 240°, 8.9%, 15.5%. 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 #24242B.

FORME®DESIGNED TO FEEL.

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#24242B15.42:1 · AAA
03 Profile & contrast
CIELAB · D65
14.5, 1.8, -4.6
Relative luminance
0.0181
HSL saturation
8.9%
HSL lightness
15.5%

Aa On white · 15.42:1 · AAA

Aa On black · 1.36:1 · 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: #E6DDCC at 11.44:1.

COLOR 02 / 06

Beige

#E6DDCCL* 88.4
Lightness
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RGB 230, 221, 204 · HSL 39.2°, 34.2%, 85.1%. 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 #E6DDCC.

FORME®DESIGNED TO FEEL.

Every shade.
A new perspective.

#E6DDCC15.58:1 · AAA
03 Profile & contrast
CIELAB · D65
88.4, 0.2, 9.4
Relative luminance
0.729
HSL saturation
34.2%
HSL lightness
85.1%

Aa On white · 1.35:1 · Below AA

Aa On black · 15.58:1 · 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: #24242B at 11.44:1.

COLOR 03 / 06

Dusty Rose

#A4788BL* 55.3
Lightness
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RGB 164, 120, 139 · HSL 334.1°, 19.5%, 55.7%. 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 #A4788B.

FORME®DESIGNED TO FEEL.

Every shade.
A new perspective.

#A4788B5.64:1 · AA
03 Profile & contrast
CIELAB · D65
55.3, 20.2, -3.5
Relative luminance
0.2319
HSL saturation
19.5%
HSL lightness
55.7%

Aa On white · 3.72:1 · Below AA

Aa On black · 5.64:1 · 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: #24242B at 4.14:1.

COLOR 04 / 06

Muted Teal

#668C7FL* 55.2
Lightness
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RGB 102, 140, 127 · HSL 159.5°, 15.7%, 47.5%. 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 #668C7F.

FORME®DESIGNED TO FEEL.

Every shade.
A new perspective.

#668C7F5.62:1 · AA
03 Profile & contrast
CIELAB · D65
55.2, -16.1, 2.7
Relative luminance
0.2311
HSL saturation
15.7%
HSL lightness
47.5%

Aa On white · 3.73:1 · Below AA

Aa On black · 5.62:1 · 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: #24242B at 4.13:1.

COLOR 05 / 06

Muted Blue

#8295AAL* 60.9
Lightness
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RGB 130, 149, 170 · HSL 211.5°, 19%, 58.8%. 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 #8295AA.

FORME®DESIGNED TO FEEL.

Every shade.
A new perspective.

#8295AA6.83:1 · AA
03 Profile & contrast
CIELAB · D65
60.9, -2, -13.2
Relative luminance
0.2914
HSL saturation
19%
HSL lightness
58.8%

Aa On white · 3.08:1 · Below AA

Aa On black · 6.83:1 · 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: #24242B at 5.01:1.

COLOR 06 / 06

Gray

#736C75L* 46.5
Lightness
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RGB 115, 108, 117 · HSL 286.7°, 4%, 44.1%. 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 #736C75.

FORME®DESIGNED TO FEEL.

Every shade.
A new perspective.

#736C755.08:1 · AA
03 Profile & contrast
CIELAB · D65
46.5, 4.5, -4
Relative luminance
0.1565
HSL saturation
4%
HSL lightness
44.1%

Aa On white · 5.08:1 · AA

Aa On black · 4.13:1 · 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: #E6DDCC at 3.77:1.

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