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THE COLOR STUDIES · 4 COLORS

Hazelnut RadianceA study in color.

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4 colors / QRCO collectionLightest #DBB5A2 · Darkest #1C0D0A
COLOR 01 / 04

Charcoal

#1C0D0AL* 5
Lightness
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RGB 28, 13, 10 · HSL 10°, 47.4%, 7.5%. 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 #1C0D0A.

FORME®DESIGNED TO FEEL.

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#1C0D0A18.90:1 · AAA
03 Profile & contrast
CIELAB · D65
5, 6.1, 3.5
Relative luminance
0.0056
HSL saturation
47.4%
HSL lightness
7.5%

Aa On white · 18.90:1 · AAA

Aa On black · 1.11:1 · 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: #DBB5A2 at 10.03:1.

COLOR 02 / 04

Crimson

#F2565AL* 58.3
Lightness
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RGB 242, 86, 90 · HSL 358.5°, 85.7%, 64.3%. 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 #F2565A.

FORME®DESIGNED TO FEEL.

Every shade.
A new perspective.

#F2565A6.25:1 · AA
03 Profile & contrast
CIELAB · D65
58.3, 60, 30.8
Relative luminance
0.2627
HSL saturation
85.7%
HSL lightness
64.3%

Aa On white · 3.36:1 · Below AA

Aa On black · 6.25:1 · 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: #1C0D0A at 5.63:1.

COLOR 03 / 04

Pale Subtle Amber

#DBB5A2L* 76.5
Lightness
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RGB 219, 181, 162 · HSL 20°, 44.2%, 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 #DBB5A2.

FORME®DESIGNED TO FEEL.

Every shade.
A new perspective.

#DBB5A211.14:1 · AAA
03 Profile & contrast
CIELAB · D65
76.5, 10.9, 14.8
Relative luminance
0.5072
HSL saturation
44.2%
HSL lightness
74.7%

Aa On white · 1.88:1 · Below AA

Aa On black · 11.14:1 · 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: #1C0D0A at 10.03:1.

COLOR 04 / 04

Red

#9B5F6AL* 47.2
Lightness
A CLOSER LOOK

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RGB 155, 95, 106 · HSL 349°, 24%, 49%. 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 #9B5F6A.

FORME®DESIGNED TO FEEL.

Every shade.
A new perspective.

#9B5F6A4.95:1 · AA
03 Profile & contrast
CIELAB · D65
47.2, 25.9, 4.2
Relative luminance
0.1619
HSL saturation
24%
HSL lightness
49%

Aa On white · 4.95:1 · AA

Aa On black · 4.24:1 · 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: #1C0D0A at 3.81:1.

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