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THE COLOR STUDIES · 4 COLORS

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4 colors / QRCO collectionLightest #B3A497 · Darkest #15227A
COLOR 01 / 04

Dark Orange

#79171AL* 26
Lightness
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RGB 121, 23, 26 · HSL 358.2°, 68.1%, 28.2%. 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 #79171A.

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#79171A10.77:1 · AAA
03 Profile & contrast
CIELAB · D65
26, 41.4, 25
Relative luminance
0.0475
HSL saturation
68.1%
HSL lightness
28.2%

Aa On white · 10.77:1 · AAA

Aa On black · 1.95:1 · 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: #B3A497 at 4.45:1.

COLOR 02 / 04

Vibrant Orange

#D2342AL* 47.4
Lightness
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RGB 210, 52, 42 · HSL 3.6°, 66.7%, 49.4%. 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 #D2342A.

FORME®DESIGNED TO FEEL.

Every shade.
A new perspective.

#D2342A4.92:1 · AA
03 Profile & contrast
CIELAB · D65
47.4, 60.3, 43.6
Relative luminance
0.1632
HSL saturation
66.7%
HSL lightness
49.4%

Aa On white · 4.92:1 · AA

Aa On black · 4.26:1 · 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: #15227A at 2.77:1.

COLOR 03 / 04

Silver

#B3A497L* 68.3
Lightness
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RGB 179, 164, 151 · HSL 27.9°, 15.6%, 64.7%. 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 #B3A497.

FORME®DESIGNED TO FEEL.

Every shade.
A new perspective.

#B3A4978.67:1 · AAA
03 Profile & contrast
CIELAB · D65
68.3, 3.2, 8.7
Relative luminance
0.3837
HSL saturation
15.6%
HSL lightness
64.7%

Aa On white · 2.42:1 · Below AA

Aa On black · 8.67:1 · 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: #15227A at 5.63:1.

COLOR 04 / 04

Midnight Medium Purple

#15227AL* 18.8
Lightness
A CLOSER LOOK

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More possibilities.

RGB 21, 34, 122 · HSL 232.3°, 70.6%, 28%. 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 #15227A.

FORME®DESIGNED TO FEEL.

Every shade.
A new perspective.

#15227A13.62:1 · AAA
03 Profile & contrast
CIELAB · D65
18.8, 29.3, -51.1
Relative luminance
0.0271
HSL saturation
70.6%
HSL lightness
28%

Aa On white · 13.62:1 · AAA

Aa On black · 1.54:1 · 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: #B3A497 at 5.63:1.

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