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THE COLOR STUDIES · 10 COLORS

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10 colors / TrendingLightest #E9D8A6 · Darkest #001219
COLOR 01 / 10

Charcoal

#001219L* 4.5
Lightness
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RGB 0, 18, 25 · HSL 196.8°, 100%, 4.9%. 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 #001219.

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#00121919.08:1 · AAA
03 Profile & contrast
CIELAB · D65
4.5, -3.5, -6.4
Relative luminance
0.005
HSL saturation
100%
HSL lightness
4.9%

Aa On white · 19.08:1 · AAA

Aa On black · 1.10:1 · 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: #E9D8A6 at 13.48:1.

COLOR 02 / 10

Dark Soft Blue

#005F73L* 36.8
Lightness
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RGB 0, 95, 115 · HSL 190.4°, 100%, 22.5%. 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 #005F73.

FORME®DESIGNED TO FEEL.

Every shade.
A new perspective.

#005F737.28:1 · AAA
03 Profile & contrast
CIELAB · D65
36.8, -16.1, -18.1
Relative luminance
0.0942
HSL saturation
100%
HSL lightness
22.5%

Aa On white · 7.28:1 · AAA

Aa On black · 2.88:1 · 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: #E9D8A6 at 5.14:1.

COLOR 03 / 10

Faded Sky

#0A9396L* 55.2
Lightness
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RGB 10, 147, 150 · HSL 181.3°, 87.5%, 31.4%. 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 #0A9396.

FORME®DESIGNED TO FEEL.

Every shade.
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#0A93965.63:1 · AA
03 Profile & contrast
CIELAB · D65
55.2, -30.5, -10.8
Relative luminance
0.2313
HSL saturation
87.5%
HSL lightness
31.4%

Aa On white · 3.73:1 · Below AA

Aa On black · 5.63:1 · 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: #001219 at 5.11:1.

COLOR 04 / 10

Soft Teal

#94D2BDL* 79.6
Lightness
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RGB 148, 210, 189 · HSL 159.7°, 40.8%, 70.2%. 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 #94D2BD.

FORME®DESIGNED TO FEEL.

Every shade.
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#94D2BD12.21:1 · AAA
03 Profile & contrast
CIELAB · D65
79.6, -24.2, 4.1
Relative luminance
0.5606
HSL saturation
40.8%
HSL lightness
70.2%

Aa On white · 1.72:1 · Below AA

Aa On black · 12.21:1 · 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: #001219 at 11.10:1.

COLOR 05 / 10

Cream Subtle Lime

#E9D8A6L* 86.6
Lightness
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RGB 233, 216, 166 · HSL 44.8°, 60.4%, 78.2%. 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 #E9D8A6.

FORME®DESIGNED TO FEEL.

Every shade.
A new perspective.

#E9D8A614.84:1 · AAA
03 Profile & contrast
CIELAB · D65
86.6, -1.6, 26.8
Relative luminance
0.6919
HSL saturation
60.4%
HSL lightness
78.2%

Aa On white · 1.42:1 · Below AA

Aa On black · 14.84:1 · 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: #001219 at 13.48:1.

COLOR 06 / 10

Light Yellow

#EE9B00L* 70.6
Lightness
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RGB 238, 155, 0 · HSL 39.1°, 100%, 46.7%. 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 #EE9B00.

FORME®DESIGNED TO FEEL.

Every shade.
A new perspective.

#EE9B009.32:1 · AAA
03 Profile & contrast
CIELAB · D65
70.6, 22, 75.1
Relative luminance
0.4162
HSL saturation
100%
HSL lightness
46.7%

Aa On white · 2.25:1 · Below AA

Aa On black · 9.32:1 · 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: #001219 at 8.47:1.

COLOR 07 / 10

Vivid Yellow

#CA6702L* 54.3
Lightness
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RGB 202, 103, 2 · HSL 30.3°, 98%, 40%. 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 #CA6702.

FORME®DESIGNED TO FEEL.

Every shade.
A new perspective.

#CA67025.45:1 · AA
03 Profile & contrast
CIELAB · D65
54.3, 34.4, 62.1
Relative luminance
0.2226
HSL saturation
98%
HSL lightness
40%

Aa On white · 3.85:1 · Below AA

Aa On black · 5.45:1 · 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: #001219 at 4.95:1.

COLOR 08 / 10

Bright Amber

#BB3E03L* 44.3
Lightness
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RGB 187, 62, 3 · HSL 19.2°, 96.8%, 37.3%. 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 #BB3E03.

FORME®DESIGNED TO FEEL.

Every shade.
A new perspective.

#BB3E035.52:1 · AA
03 Profile & contrast
CIELAB · D65
44.3, 48.3, 54.7
Relative luminance
0.1402
HSL saturation
96.8%
HSL lightness
37.3%

Aa On white · 5.52:1 · AA

Aa On black · 3.80:1 · 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: #E9D8A6 at 3.90:1.

COLOR 09 / 10

Dark Vivid Orange

#AE2012L* 38
Lightness
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RGB 174, 32, 18 · HSL 5.4°, 81.3%, 37.6%. 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 #AE2012.

FORME®DESIGNED TO FEEL.

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#AE20126.97:1 · AA
03 Profile & contrast
CIELAB · D65
38, 54.9, 44.4
Relative luminance
0.1008
HSL saturation
81.3%
HSL lightness
37.6%

Aa On white · 6.97:1 · AA

Aa On black · 3.02:1 · 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: #E9D8A6 at 4.92:1.

COLOR 10 / 10

Dark Orange

#9B2226L* 34.5
Lightness
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RGB 155, 34, 38 · HSL 358°, 64%, 37.1%. 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 #9B2226.

FORME®DESIGNED TO FEEL.

Every shade.
A new perspective.

#9B22267.92:1 · AAA
03 Profile & contrast
CIELAB · D65
34.5, 49.1, 29
Relative luminance
0.0825
HSL saturation
64%
HSL lightness
37.1%

Aa On white · 7.92:1 · AAA

Aa On black · 2.65:1 · 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: #E9D8A6 at 5.60:1.

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