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THE COLOR STUDIES · 4 COLORS

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4 colors / QRCO collectionLightest #E3BD9E · Darkest #392B24
COLOR 01 / 04

Charcoal

#392B24L* 18.9
Lightness
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RGB 57, 43, 36 · HSL 20°, 22.6%, 18.2%. 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 #392B24.

FORME®DESIGNED TO FEEL.

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#392B2413.59:1 · AAA
03 Profile & contrast
CIELAB · D65
18.9, 5.2, 7
Relative luminance
0.0272
HSL saturation
22.6%
HSL lightness
18.2%

Aa On white · 13.59:1 · 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: #E3BD9E at 7.79:1.

COLOR 02 / 04

Soft Amber

#8F5F46L* 44.9
Lightness
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RGB 143, 95, 70 · HSL 20.5°, 34.3%, 41.8%. 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 #8F5F46.

FORME®DESIGNED TO FEEL.

Every shade.
A new perspective.

#8F5F465.39:1 · AA
03 Profile & contrast
CIELAB · D65
44.9, 16.6, 22.2
Relative luminance
0.1447
HSL saturation
34.3%
HSL lightness
41.8%

Aa On white · 5.39:1 · AA

Aa On black · 3.89:1 · 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: #E3BD9E at 3.09:1.

COLOR 03 / 04

Light Faded Yellow

#E3BD9EL* 79.2
Lightness
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RGB 227, 189, 158 · HSL 27°, 55.2%, 75.5%. 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 #E3BD9E.

FORME®DESIGNED TO FEEL.

Every shade.
A new perspective.

#E3BD9E12.04:1 · AAA
03 Profile & contrast
CIELAB · D65
79.2, 9.1, 20.8
Relative luminance
0.5519
HSL saturation
55.2%
HSL lightness
75.5%

Aa On white · 1.74:1 · Below AA

Aa On black · 12.04:1 · 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: #392B24 at 7.79:1.

COLOR 04 / 04

Pale Orange

#C9ADA6L* 72.9
Lightness
A CLOSER LOOK

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RGB 201, 173, 166 · HSL 12°, 24.5%, 72%. 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 #C9ADA6.

FORME®DESIGNED TO FEEL.

Every shade.
A new perspective.

#C9ADA610.01:1 · AAA
03 Profile & contrast
CIELAB · D65
72.9, 9, 7.3
Relative luminance
0.4506
HSL saturation
24.5%
HSL lightness
72%

Aa On white · 2.10:1 · Below AA

Aa On black · 10.01:1 · 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: #392B24 at 6.48:1.

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