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THE COLOR STUDIES · 4 COLORS

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4 colors / QRCO collectionLightest #CC088A · Darkest #000800
COLOR 01 / 04

Charcoal

#000800L* 1.6
Lightness
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RGB 0, 8, 0 · HSL 120°, 100%, 1.6%. 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 #000800.

FORME®DESIGNED TO FEEL.

Every shade.
A new perspective.

#00080020.30:1 · AAA
03 Profile & contrast
CIELAB · D65
1.6, -3.2, 2.3
Relative luminance
0.0017
HSL saturation
100%
HSL lightness
1.6%

Aa On white · 20.30:1 · AAA

Aa On black · 1.03:1 · 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: #CC088A at 3.84:1.

COLOR 02 / 04

Vibrant Ruby

#CC088AL* 45.4
Lightness
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RGB 204, 8, 138 · HSL 320.2°, 92.5%, 41.6%. 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 #CC088A.

FORME®DESIGNED TO FEEL.

Every shade.
A new perspective.

#CC088A5.29:1 · AA
03 Profile & contrast
CIELAB · D65
45.4, 74.1, -17.1
Relative luminance
0.1485
HSL saturation
92.5%
HSL lightness
41.6%

Aa On white · 5.29:1 · AA

Aa On black · 3.97:1 · 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: #000800 at 3.84:1.

COLOR 03 / 04

Rose

#9B00D2L* 40.6
Lightness
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RGB 155, 0, 210 · HSL 284.3°, 100%, 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 #9B00D2.

FORME®DESIGNED TO FEEL.

Every shade.
A new perspective.

#9B00D26.32:1 · AA
03 Profile & contrast
CIELAB · D65
40.6, 77, -68.1
Relative luminance
0.1162
HSL saturation
100%
HSL lightness
41.2%

Aa On white · 6.32:1 · AA

Aa On black · 3.32:1 · 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: #000800 at 3.21:1.

COLOR 04 / 04

Rich Orange

#AC492EL* 43.9
Lightness
A CLOSER LOOK

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More possibilities.

RGB 172, 73, 46 · HSL 12.9°, 57.8%, 42.7%. 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 #AC492E.

FORME®DESIGNED TO FEEL.

Every shade.
A new perspective.

#AC492E5.61:1 · AA
03 Profile & contrast
CIELAB · D65
43.9, 38.9, 35.7
Relative luminance
0.1373
HSL saturation
57.8%
HSL lightness
42.7%

Aa On white · 5.61:1 · AA

Aa On black · 3.75:1 · 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: #000800 at 3.62:1.

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