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THE COLOR STUDIES · 4 COLORS

Lichen ExpressionA study in color.

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4 colors / QRCO collectionLightest #BDACBA · Darkest #402220
COLOR 01 / 04

Soft Soft Orange

#C79B94L* 67.8
Lightness
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One color.
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RGB 199, 155, 148 · HSL 8.2°, 31.3%, 68%. 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 #C79B94.

FORME®DESIGNED TO FEEL.

Every shade.
A new perspective.

#C79B948.54:1 · AAA
03 Profile & contrast
CIELAB · D65
67.8, 15.3, 10
Relative luminance
0.3772
HSL saturation
31.3%
HSL lightness
68%

Aa On white · 2.46:1 · Below AA

Aa On black · 8.54:1 · 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: #402220 at 5.82:1.

COLOR 02 / 04

Silver

#BDACBAL* 72.1
Lightness
A CLOSER LOOK

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RGB 189, 172, 186 · HSL 310.6°, 11.4%, 70.8%. 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 #BDACBA.

FORME®DESIGNED TO FEEL.

Every shade.
A new perspective.

#BDACBA9.77:1 · AAA
03 Profile & contrast
CIELAB · D65
72.1, 8.6, -4.9
Relative luminance
0.4387
HSL saturation
11.4%
HSL lightness
70.8%

Aa On white · 2.15:1 · Below AA

Aa On black · 9.77:1 · 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: #402220 at 6.66:1.

COLOR 03 / 04

Dark Crimson

#402220L* 17.2
Lightness
A CLOSER LOOK

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RGB 64, 34, 32 · HSL 3.8°, 33.3%, 18.8%. 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 #402220.

FORME®DESIGNED TO FEEL.

Every shade.
A new perspective.

#40222014.31:1 · AAA
03 Profile & contrast
CIELAB · D65
17.2, 14.1, 7.6
Relative luminance
0.0234
HSL saturation
33.3%
HSL lightness
18.8%

Aa On white · 14.31:1 · AAA

Aa On black · 1.47:1 · 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: #BDACBA at 6.66:1.

COLOR 04 / 04

Neon Amber

#FF4500L* 57.6
Lightness
A CLOSER LOOK

One color.
More possibilities.

RGB 255, 69, 0 · HSL 16.2°, 100%, 50%. 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 #FF4500.

FORME®DESIGNED TO FEEL.

Every shade.
A new perspective.

#FF45006.10:1 · AA
03 Profile & contrast
CIELAB · D65
57.6, 67.8, 69
Relative luminance
0.2552
HSL saturation
100%
HSL lightness
50%

Aa On white · 3.44:1 · Below AA

Aa On black · 6.10:1 · 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: #402220 at 4.16:1.

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