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THE COLOR STUDIES · 4 COLORS

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4 colors / QRCO collectionLightest #CDAB7A · Darkest #402220
COLOR 01 / 04

Soft Chartreuse

#CDAB7AL* 71.9
Lightness
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RGB 205, 171, 122 · HSL 35.4°, 45.4%, 64.1%. 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 #CDAB7A.

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#CDAB7A9.70:1 · AAA
03 Profile & contrast
CIELAB · D65
71.9, 5.7, 29.9
Relative luminance
0.4351
HSL saturation
45.4%
HSL lightness
64.1%

Aa On white · 2.16:1 · Below AA

Aa On black · 9.70:1 · 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: #402220 at 6.61:1.

COLOR 02 / 04

Dark Crimson

#402220L* 17.2
Lightness
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RGB 64, 34, 32 · HSL 3.8°, 33.3%, 18.8%. 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 #402220.

FORME®DESIGNED TO FEEL.

Every shade.
A new perspective.

#40222014.31:1 · AAA
03 Profile & contrast
CIELAB · D65
17.2, 14.1, 7.6
Relative luminance
0.0234
HSL saturation
33.3%
HSL lightness
18.8%

Aa On white · 14.31:1 · AAA

Aa On black · 1.47:1 · 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: #CDAB7A at 6.61:1.

COLOR 03 / 04

Pale Rich Yellow

#CD924AL* 65
Lightness
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RGB 205, 146, 74 · HSL 33°, 56.7%, 54.7%. 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 #CD924A.

FORME®DESIGNED TO FEEL.

Every shade.
A new perspective.

#CD924A7.81:1 · AAA
03 Profile & contrast
CIELAB · D65
65, 15, 46.2
Relative luminance
0.3403
HSL saturation
56.7%
HSL lightness
54.7%

Aa On white · 2.69:1 · Below AA

Aa On black · 7.81:1 · 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: #402220 at 5.32:1.

COLOR 04 / 04

Subtle Amber

#845745L* 41.5
Lightness
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RGB 132, 87, 69 · HSL 17.1°, 31.3%, 39.4%. 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 #845745.

FORME®DESIGNED TO FEEL.

Every shade.
A new perspective.

#8457456.12:1 · AA
03 Profile & contrast
CIELAB · D65
41.5, 16.4, 18
Relative luminance
0.1215
HSL saturation
31.3%
HSL lightness
39.4%

Aa On white · 6.12:1 · AA

Aa On black · 3.43:1 · 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: #CDAB7A at 2.83:1.

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