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THE COLOR STUDIES · 6 COLORS

Linear Study — Redwood EssenceA study in color.

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6 colors / QRCO collectionLightest #BFAF8C · Darkest #583829
COLOR 01 / 06

Warm Brown

#583829L* 26.9
Lightness
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RGB 88, 56, 41 · HSL 19.1°, 36.4%, 25.3%. 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 #583829.

FORME®DESIGNED TO FEEL.

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#58382910.43:1 · AAA
03 Profile & contrast
CIELAB · D65
26.9, 12.3, 15.2
Relative luminance
0.0506
HSL saturation
36.4%
HSL lightness
25.3%

Aa On white · 10.43:1 · AAA

Aa On black · 2.01:1 · 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: #BFAF8C at 4.83:1.

COLOR 02 / 06

Warm Brown

#824517L* 36.1
Lightness
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RGB 130, 69, 23 · HSL 25.8°, 69.9%, 30%. 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 #824517.

FORME®DESIGNED TO FEEL.

Every shade.
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#8245177.47:1 · AAA
03 Profile & contrast
CIELAB · D65
36.1, 22.6, 37.5
Relative luminance
0.0906
HSL saturation
69.9%
HSL lightness
30%

Aa On white · 7.47:1 · AAA

Aa On black · 2.81:1 · 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: #BFAF8C at 3.46:1.

COLOR 03 / 06

Warm Brown

#9C5B0EL* 45.1
Lightness
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RGB 156, 91, 14 · HSL 32.5°, 83.5%, 33.3%. 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 #9C5B0E.

FORME®DESIGNED TO FEEL.

Every shade.
A new perspective.

#9C5B0E5.36:1 · AA
03 Profile & contrast
CIELAB · D65
45.1, 21.4, 49.9
Relative luminance
0.1458
HSL saturation
83.5%
HSL lightness
33.3%

Aa On white · 5.36:1 · AA

Aa On black · 3.92:1 · 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: #BFAF8C at 2.48:1.

COLOR 04 / 06

Warm Brown

#AD7620L* 54
Lightness
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RGB 173, 118, 32 · HSL 36.6°, 68.8%, 40.2%. 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 #AD7620.

FORME®DESIGNED TO FEEL.

Every shade.
A new perspective.

#AD76205.39:1 · AA
03 Profile & contrast
CIELAB · D65
54, 14.3, 52.3
Relative luminance
0.2195
HSL saturation
68.8%
HSL lightness
40.2%

Aa On white · 3.90:1 · Below AA

Aa On black · 5.39:1 · 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: #583829 at 2.68:1.

COLOR 05 / 06

Orange

#B9934AL* 63.1
Lightness
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RGB 185, 147, 74 · HSL 39.5°, 44.2%, 50.8%. 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 #B9934A.

FORME®DESIGNED TO FEEL.

Every shade.
A new perspective.

#B9934A7.34:1 · AAA
03 Profile & contrast
CIELAB · D65
63.1, 5.8, 43.4
Relative luminance
0.3168
HSL saturation
44.2%
HSL lightness
50.8%

Aa On white · 2.86:1 · Below AA

Aa On black · 7.34:1 · 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: #583829 at 3.64:1.

COLOR 06 / 06

Muted Orange

#BFAF8CL* 72
Lightness
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RGB 191, 175, 140 · HSL 41.2°, 28.5%, 64.9%. 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 #BFAF8C.

FORME®DESIGNED TO FEEL.

Every shade.
A new perspective.

#BFAF8C9.73:1 · AAA
03 Profile & contrast
CIELAB · D65
72, 0.2, 20.1
Relative luminance
0.4363
HSL saturation
28.5%
HSL lightness
64.9%

Aa On white · 2.16:1 · Below AA

Aa On black · 9.73:1 · 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: #583829 at 4.83:1.

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