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THE COLOR STUDIES · 5 COLORS

Linear Study — Blackberry Jam MeditationA study in color.

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5 colors / QRCO collectionLightest #C3AD8D · Darkest #5A362C
COLOR 01 / 05

Warm Brown

#5A362CL* 26.7
Lightness
A CLOSER LOOK

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RGB 90, 54, 44 · HSL 13°, 34.3%, 26.3%. 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 #5A362C.

FORME®DESIGNED TO FEEL.

Every shade.
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#5A362C10.51:1 · AAA
03 Profile & contrast
CIELAB · D65
26.7, 14.8, 13
Relative luminance
0.0499
HSL saturation
34.3%
HSL lightness
26.3%

Aa On white · 10.51:1 · AAA

Aa On black · 2.00:1 · 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: #C3AD8D at 4.84:1.

COLOR 02 / 05

Warm Brown

#924419L* 38.4
Lightness
A CLOSER LOOK

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RGB 146, 68, 25 · HSL 21.3°, 70.8%, 33.5%. 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 #924419.

FORME®DESIGNED TO FEEL.

Every shade.
A new perspective.

#9244196.86:1 · AA
03 Profile & contrast
CIELAB · D65
38.4, 30.2, 39.6
Relative luminance
0.1032
HSL saturation
70.8%
HSL lightness
33.5%

Aa On white · 6.86:1 · AA

Aa On black · 3.06:1 · 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: #C3AD8D at 3.16:1.

COLOR 03 / 05

Warm Brown

#B45F05L* 49.4
Lightness
A CLOSER LOOK

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RGB 180, 95, 5 · HSL 30.9°, 94.6%, 36.3%. 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 #B45F05.

FORME®DESIGNED TO FEEL.

Every shade.
A new perspective.

#B45F054.59:1 · AA
03 Profile & contrast
CIELAB · D65
49.4, 29.5, 56.7
Relative luminance
0.179
HSL saturation
94.6%
HSL lightness
36.3%

Aa On white · 4.59:1 · AA

Aa On black · 4.58:1 · 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: #5A362C at 2.29:1.

COLOR 04 / 05

Orange

#C1863CL* 60.5
Lightness
A CLOSER LOOK

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More possibilities.

RGB 193, 134, 60 · HSL 33.4°, 52.6%, 49.6%. 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 #C1863C.

FORME®DESIGNED TO FEEL.

Every shade.
A new perspective.

#C1863C6.74:1 · AA
03 Profile & contrast
CIELAB · D65
60.5, 15.5, 47.6
Relative luminance
0.2871
HSL saturation
52.6%
HSL lightness
49.6%

Aa On white · 3.11:1 · Below AA

Aa On black · 6.74:1 · 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: #5A362C at 3.37:1.

COLOR 05 / 05

Beige

#C3AD8DL* 71.8
Lightness
A CLOSER LOOK

One color.
More possibilities.

RGB 195, 173, 141 · HSL 35.6°, 31%, 65.9%. 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 #C3AD8D.

FORME®DESIGNED TO FEEL.

Every shade.
A new perspective.

#C3AD8D9.68:1 · AAA
03 Profile & contrast
CIELAB · D65
71.8, 3, 19.4
Relative luminance
0.4341
HSL saturation
31%
HSL lightness
65.9%

Aa On white · 2.17:1 · Below AA

Aa On black · 9.68:1 · 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: #5A362C at 4.84:1.

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