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THE COLOR STUDIES · 6 COLORS

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6 colors / QRCO collectionLightest #BCB39A · Darkest #253F3A
COLOR 01 / 06

Deep Teal

#253F3AL* 24.5
Lightness
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RGB 37, 63, 58 · HSL 168.5°, 26%, 19.6%. 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 #253F3A.

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#253F3A11.35:1 · AAA
03 Profile & contrast
CIELAB · D65
24.5, -11.4, -0.1
Relative luminance
0.0425
HSL saturation
26%
HSL lightness
19.6%

Aa On white · 11.35:1 · AAA

Aa On black · 1.85:1 · 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: #BCB39A at 5.43:1.

COLOR 02 / 06

Beige

#BCB39AL* 73.1
Lightness
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RGB 188, 179, 154 · HSL 44.1°, 20.2%, 67.1%. 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 #BCB39A.

FORME®DESIGNED TO FEEL.

Every shade.
A new perspective.

#BCB39A10.05:1 · AAA
03 Profile & contrast
CIELAB · D65
73.1, -1, 13.9
Relative luminance
0.4526
HSL saturation
20.2%
HSL lightness
67.1%

Aa On white · 2.09:1 · Below AA

Aa On black · 10.05:1 · 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: #253F3A at 5.43:1.

COLOR 03 / 06

Dusty Rose

#84666FL* 46.4
Lightness
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RGB 132, 102, 111 · HSL 342°, 12.8%, 45.9%. 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 #84666F.

FORME®DESIGNED TO FEEL.

Every shade.
A new perspective.

#84666F5.11:1 · AA
03 Profile & contrast
CIELAB · D65
46.4, 13.6, -0.4
Relative luminance
0.1556
HSL saturation
12.8%
HSL lightness
45.9%

Aa On white · 5.11:1 · AA

Aa On black · 4.11:1 · 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: #BCB39A at 2.45:1.

COLOR 04 / 06

Gray

#768A85L* 55.8
Lightness
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RGB 118, 138, 133 · HSL 165°, 7.9%, 50.2%. 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 #768A85.

FORME®DESIGNED TO FEEL.

Every shade.
A new perspective.

#768A855.74:1 · AA
03 Profile & contrast
CIELAB · D65
55.8, -8.2, 0.3
Relative luminance
0.2372
HSL saturation
7.9%
HSL lightness
50.2%

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: #253F3A at 3.10:1.

COLOR 05 / 06

Deep Cyan

#116A73L* 40.7
Lightness
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RGB 17, 106, 115 · HSL 185.5°, 74.2%, 25.9%. 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 #116A73.

FORME®DESIGNED TO FEEL.

Every shade.
A new perspective.

#116A736.30:1 · AA
03 Profile & contrast
CIELAB · D65
40.7, -20.9, -12.1
Relative luminance
0.1167
HSL saturation
74.2%
HSL lightness
25.9%

Aa On white · 6.30:1 · AA

Aa On black · 3.33:1 · 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: #BCB39A at 3.02:1.

COLOR 06 / 06

Blush Pink

#BD9591L* 65.2
Lightness
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RGB 189, 149, 145 · HSL 5.5°, 25%, 65.5%. 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 #BD9591.

FORME®DESIGNED TO FEEL.

Every shade.
A new perspective.

#BD95917.87:1 · AAA
03 Profile & contrast
CIELAB · D65
65.2, 14.4, 7.8
Relative luminance
0.3436
HSL saturation
25%
HSL lightness
65.5%

Aa On white · 2.67:1 · Below AA

Aa On black · 7.87:1 · 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: #253F3A at 4.25:1.

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