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THE COLOR STUDIES · 4 COLORS

Estuary ReverieA study in color.

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4 colors / QRCO collectionLightest #E2D9CA · Darkest #6F2937
COLOR 01 / 04

Pearl

#E2D9CAL* 87
Lightness
A CLOSER LOOK

One color.
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RGB 226, 217, 202 · HSL 37.5°, 29.3%, 83.9%. 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 #E2D9CA.

FORME®DESIGNED TO FEEL.

Every shade.
A new perspective.

#E2D9CA15.01:1 · AAA
03 Profile & contrast
CIELAB · D65
87, 0.5, 8.5
Relative luminance
0.7006
HSL saturation
29.3%
HSL lightness
83.9%

Aa On white · 1.40:1 · Below AA

Aa On black · 15.01:1 · 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: #6F2937 at 7.33:1.

COLOR 02 / 04

Dark Red

#6F2937L* 27.4
Lightness
A CLOSER LOOK

One color.
More possibilities.

RGB 111, 41, 55 · HSL 348°, 46.1%, 29.8%. 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 #6F2937.

FORME®DESIGNED TO FEEL.

Every shade.
A new perspective.

#6F293710.25:1 · AAA
03 Profile & contrast
CIELAB · D65
27.4, 32.3, 7.3
Relative luminance
0.0524
HSL saturation
46.1%
HSL lightness
29.8%

Aa On white · 10.25:1 · AAA

Aa On black · 2.05:1 · 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: #E2D9CA at 7.33:1.

COLOR 03 / 04

Soft Gentle Yellow

#E3BC9AL* 78.8
Lightness
A CLOSER LOOK

One color.
More possibilities.

RGB 227, 188, 154 · HSL 27.9°, 56.6%, 74.7%. 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 #E3BC9A.

FORME®DESIGNED TO FEEL.

Every shade.
A new perspective.

#E3BC9A11.93:1 · AAA
03 Profile & contrast
CIELAB · D65
78.8, 9.2, 22.5
Relative luminance
0.5463
HSL saturation
56.6%
HSL lightness
74.7%

Aa On white · 1.76:1 · Below AA

Aa On black · 11.93:1 · 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: #6F2937 at 5.82:1.

COLOR 04 / 04

Red

#E02C62L* 50.1
Lightness
A CLOSER LOOK

One color.
More possibilities.

RGB 224, 44, 98 · HSL 342°, 74.4%, 52.5%. 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 #E02C62.

FORME®DESIGNED TO FEEL.

Every shade.
A new perspective.

#E02C624.71:1 · AA
03 Profile & contrast
CIELAB · D65
50.1, 69.3, 14.7
Relative luminance
0.1853
HSL saturation
74.4%
HSL lightness
52.5%

Aa On white · 4.46:1 · Below AA

Aa On black · 4.71:1 · 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: #E2D9CA at 3.19:1.

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