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THE COLOR STUDIES · 4 COLORS

Lichen Bloom StillnessA study in color.

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4 colors / QRCO collectionLightest #EAD59F · Darkest #4F476F
COLOR 01 / 04

Gray

#8490A0L* 59.3
Lightness
A CLOSER LOOK

One color.
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RGB 132, 144, 160 · HSL 214.3°, 12.8%, 57.3%. 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 #8490A0.

FORME®DESIGNED TO FEEL.

Every shade.
A new perspective.

#8490A06.48:1 · AA
03 Profile & contrast
CIELAB · D65
59.3, -0.8, -9.9
Relative luminance
0.2739
HSL saturation
12.8%
HSL lightness
57.3%

Aa On white · 3.24:1 · Below AA

Aa On black · 6.48:1 · 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: #4F476F at 2.63:1.

COLOR 02 / 04

Dark Magenta

#4F476FL* 32.5
Lightness
A CLOSER LOOK

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RGB 79, 71, 111 · HSL 252°, 22%, 35.7%. 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 #4F476F.

FORME®DESIGNED TO FEEL.

Every shade.
A new perspective.

#4F476F8.53:1 · AAA
03 Profile & contrast
CIELAB · D65
32.5, 13.1, -21.9
Relative luminance
0.0732
HSL saturation
22%
HSL lightness
35.7%

Aa On white · 8.53:1 · AAA

Aa On black · 2.46:1 · 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: #EAD59F at 5.89:1.

COLOR 03 / 04

Magenta

#A16AE8L* 55.8
Lightness
A CLOSER LOOK

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More possibilities.

RGB 161, 106, 232 · HSL 266.2°, 73.3%, 66.3%. 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 #A16AE8.

FORME®DESIGNED TO FEEL.

Every shade.
A new perspective.

#A16AE85.74:1 · AA
03 Profile & contrast
CIELAB · D65
55.8, 46.9, -56
Relative luminance
0.2371
HSL saturation
73.3%
HSL lightness
66.3%

Aa On white · 3.66:1 · Below AA

Aa On black · 5.74:1 · 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: #EAD59F at 2.53:1.

COLOR 04 / 04

Cream Soft Lime

#EAD59FL* 85.8
Lightness
A CLOSER LOOK

One color.
More possibilities.

RGB 234, 213, 159 · HSL 43.2°, 64.1%, 77.1%. 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 #EAD59F.

FORME®DESIGNED TO FEEL.

Every shade.
A new perspective.

#EAD59F14.52:1 · AAA
03 Profile & contrast
CIELAB · D65
85.8, -0.6, 29.4
Relative luminance
0.6758
HSL saturation
64.1%
HSL lightness
77.1%

Aa On white · 1.45:1 · Below AA

Aa On black · 14.52:1 · 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: #4F476F at 5.89:1.

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