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THE COLOR STUDIES · 4 COLORS

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4 colors / TrendingLightest #B5C2B0 · Darkest #53565A
COLOR 01 / 04

Slate

#53565AL* 36.4
Lightness
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RGB 83, 86, 90 · HSL 214.3°, 4%, 33.9%. 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 #53565A.

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A new perspective.

#53565A7.38:1 · AAA
03 Profile & contrast
CIELAB · D65
36.4, -0.3, -2.7
Relative luminance
0.0923
HSL saturation
4%
HSL lightness
33.9%

Aa On white · 7.38:1 · AAA

Aa On black · 2.85:1 · 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: #B5C2B0 at 3.97:1.

COLOR 02 / 04

Soft Bold Chartreuse

#D1AA0FL* 71.1
Lightness
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RGB 209, 170, 15 · HSL 47.9°, 86.6%, 43.9%. 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 #D1AA0F.

FORME®DESIGNED TO FEEL.

Every shade.
A new perspective.

#D1AA0F9.47:1 · AAA
03 Profile & contrast
CIELAB · D65
71.1, 1.6, 72.1
Relative luminance
0.4234
HSL saturation
86.6%
HSL lightness
43.9%

Aa On white · 2.22:1 · Below AA

Aa On black · 9.47:1 · 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: #53565A at 3.33:1.

COLOR 03 / 04

Soft Pale Emerald

#B5C2B0L* 77
Lightness
A CLOSER LOOK

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RGB 181, 194, 176 · HSL 103.3°, 12.9%, 72.5%. 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 #B5C2B0.

FORME®DESIGNED TO FEEL.

Every shade.
A new perspective.

#B5C2B011.31:1 · AAA
03 Profile & contrast
CIELAB · D65
77, -7.8, 7.5
Relative luminance
0.5154
HSL saturation
12.9%
HSL lightness
72.5%

Aa On white · 1.86:1 · Below AA

Aa On black · 11.31:1 · 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: #53565A at 3.97:1.

COLOR 04 / 04

Amber

#8D522FL* 41.1
Lightness
A CLOSER LOOK

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More possibilities.

RGB 141, 82, 47 · HSL 22.3°, 50%, 36.9%. 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 #8D522F.

FORME®DESIGNED TO FEEL.

Every shade.
A new perspective.

#8D522F6.21:1 · AA
03 Profile & contrast
CIELAB · D65
41.1, 21.3, 30.7
Relative luminance
0.119
HSL saturation
50%
HSL lightness
36.9%

Aa On white · 6.21:1 · AA

Aa On black · 3.38:1 · 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: #B5C2B0 at 3.35:1.

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