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THE COLOR STUDIES · 4 COLORS

Ivy EchoA study in color.

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4 colors / QRCO collectionLightest #D3D3CB · Darkest #1A1A1D
COLOR 01 / 04

Bold Orange

#DF362DL* 50.1
Lightness
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RGB 223, 54, 45 · HSL 3°, 73.6%, 52.5%. 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 #DF362D.

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#DF362D4.70:1 · AA
03 Profile & contrast
CIELAB · D65
50.1, 63.7, 45.6
Relative luminance
0.1852
HSL saturation
73.6%
HSL lightness
52.5%

Aa On white · 4.47:1 · Below AA

Aa On black · 4.70:1 · 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: #1A1A1D at 3.89:1.

COLOR 02 / 04

Charcoal

#1A1A1DL* 9.4
Lightness
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RGB 26, 26, 29 · HSL 240°, 5.5%, 10.8%. 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 #1A1A1D.

FORME®DESIGNED TO FEEL.

Every shade.
A new perspective.

#1A1A1D17.36:1 · AAA
03 Profile & contrast
CIELAB · D65
9.4, 0.8, -2.1
Relative luminance
0.0105
HSL saturation
5.5%
HSL lightness
10.8%

Aa On white · 17.36:1 · AAA

Aa On black · 1.21:1 · 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: #D3D3CB at 11.53:1.

COLOR 03 / 04

Pearl

#D3D3CBL* 84.4
Lightness
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RGB 211, 211, 203 · HSL 60°, 8.3%, 81.2%. 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 #D3D3CB.

FORME®DESIGNED TO FEEL.

Every shade.
A new perspective.

#D3D3CB13.95:1 · AAA
03 Profile & contrast
CIELAB · D65
84.4, -1.4, 4
Relative luminance
0.6475
HSL saturation
8.3%
HSL lightness
81.2%

Aa On white · 1.51:1 · Below AA

Aa On black · 13.95:1 · 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: #1A1A1D at 11.53:1.

COLOR 04 / 04

Gentle Sapphire

#0D698BL* 41.3
Lightness
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RGB 13, 105, 139 · HSL 196.2°, 82.9%, 29.8%. 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 #0D698B.

FORME®DESIGNED TO FEEL.

Every shade.
A new perspective.

#0D698B6.16:1 · AA
03 Profile & contrast
CIELAB · D65
41.3, -11.9, -25.7
Relative luminance
0.1205
HSL saturation
82.9%
HSL lightness
29.8%

Aa On white · 6.16:1 · AA

Aa On black · 3.41:1 · 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: #D3D3CB at 4.09:1.

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