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10 colors / TrendingLightest #D03B35 · Darkest #191D1B
COLOR 01 / 10

Charcoal

#191D1BL* 10.3
Lightness
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One color.
More possibilities.

RGB 25, 29, 27 · HSL 150°, 7.4%, 10.6%. 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 #191D1B.

FORME®DESIGNED TO FEEL.

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#191D1B17.03:1 · AAA
03 Profile & contrast
CIELAB · D65
10.3, -2.4, 0.7
Relative luminance
0.0116
HSL saturation
7.4%
HSL lightness
10.6%

Aa On white · 17.03:1 · AAA

Aa On black · 1.23:1 · 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: #D03B35 at 3.54:1.

COLOR 02 / 10

Rich Green

#64661BL* 41.7
Lightness
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RGB 100, 102, 27 · HSL 61.6°, 58.1%, 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 #64661B.

FORME®DESIGNED TO FEEL.

Every shade.
A new perspective.

#64661B6.07:1 · AA
03 Profile & contrast
CIELAB · D65
41.7, -11, 39.9
Relative luminance
0.1229
HSL saturation
58.1%
HSL lightness
25.3%

Aa On white · 6.07:1 · AA

Aa On black · 3.46:1 · 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: #191D1B at 2.80:1.

COLOR 03 / 10

Orange

#D03B35L* 48
Lightness
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RGB 208, 59, 53 · HSL 2.3°, 62.2%, 51.2%. 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 #D03B35.

FORME®DESIGNED TO FEEL.

Every shade.
A new perspective.

#D03B354.82:1 · AA
03 Profile & contrast
CIELAB · D65
48, 57.7, 38.1
Relative luminance
0.1679
HSL saturation
62.2%
HSL lightness
51.2%

Aa On white · 4.82:1 · AA

Aa On black · 4.36:1 · 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: #191D1B at 3.54:1.

COLOR 04 / 10

Charcoal

#3C2D26L* 20
Lightness
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RGB 60, 45, 38 · HSL 19.1°, 22.4%, 19.2%. 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 #3C2D26.

FORME®DESIGNED TO FEEL.

Every shade.
A new perspective.

#3C2D2613.16:1 · AAA
03 Profile & contrast
CIELAB · D65
20, 5.7, 7.2
Relative luminance
0.0298
HSL saturation
22.4%
HSL lightness
19.2%

Aa On white · 13.16:1 · AAA

Aa On black · 1.60:1 · 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: #D03B35 at 2.73:1.

COLOR 05 / 10

Slate

#34453BL* 27.6
Lightness
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RGB 52, 69, 59 · HSL 144.7°, 14%, 23.7%. 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 #34453B.

FORME®DESIGNED TO FEEL.

Every shade.
A new perspective.

#34453B10.19:1 · AAA
03 Profile & contrast
CIELAB · D65
27.6, -9.2, 3.8
Relative luminance
0.053
HSL saturation
14%
HSL lightness
23.7%

Aa On white · 10.19:1 · AAA

Aa On black · 2.06:1 · 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: #D03B35 at 2.12:1.

COLOR 06 / 10

Dark Dusty Azure

#143C43L* 22.9
Lightness
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RGB 20, 60, 67 · HSL 188.9°, 54%, 17.1%. 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 #143C43.

FORME®DESIGNED TO FEEL.

Every shade.
A new perspective.

#143C4311.95:1 · AAA
03 Profile & contrast
CIELAB · D65
22.9, -11.3, -8.5
Relative luminance
0.0379
HSL saturation
54%
HSL lightness
17.1%

Aa On white · 11.95:1 · AAA

Aa On black · 1.76:1 · 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: #D03B35 at 2.48:1.

COLOR 07 / 10

Charcoal

#162623L* 13.7
Lightness
A CLOSER LOOK

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More possibilities.

RGB 22, 38, 35 · HSL 168.8°, 26.7%, 11.8%. 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 #162623.

FORME®DESIGNED TO FEEL.

Every shade.
A new perspective.

#16262315.72:1 · AAA
03 Profile & contrast
CIELAB · D65
13.7, -7.6, -0.2
Relative luminance
0.0168
HSL saturation
26.7%
HSL lightness
11.8%

Aa On white · 15.72:1 · AAA

Aa On black · 1.34:1 · 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: #D03B35 at 3.26:1.

COLOR 08 / 10

Dark Subtle Amber

#492E1BL* 21.8
Lightness
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RGB 73, 46, 27 · HSL 24.8°, 46%, 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 #492E1B.

FORME®DESIGNED TO FEEL.

Every shade.
A new perspective.

#492E1B12.43:1 · AAA
03 Profile & contrast
CIELAB · D65
21.8, 10, 17.2
Relative luminance
0.0345
HSL saturation
46%
HSL lightness
19.6%

Aa On white · 12.43:1 · AAA

Aa On black · 1.69:1 · 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: #D03B35 at 2.58:1.

COLOR 09 / 10

Charcoal

#26231FL* 13.9
Lightness
A CLOSER LOOK

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More possibilities.

RGB 38, 35, 31 · HSL 34.3°, 10.1%, 13.5%. 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 #26231F.

FORME®DESIGNED TO FEEL.

Every shade.
A new perspective.

#26231F15.64:1 · AAA
03 Profile & contrast
CIELAB · D65
13.9, 0.5, 3.2
Relative luminance
0.0171
HSL saturation
10.1%
HSL lightness
13.5%

Aa On white · 15.64:1 · AAA

Aa On black · 1.34:1 · 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: #D03B35 at 3.25:1.

COLOR 10 / 10

Medium Jade

#207645L* 43.8
Lightness
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More possibilities.

RGB 32, 118, 69 · HSL 145.8°, 57.3%, 29.4%. 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 #207645.

FORME®DESIGNED TO FEEL.

Every shade.
A new perspective.

#2076455.62:1 · AA
03 Profile & contrast
CIELAB · D65
43.8, -37.2, 19.9
Relative luminance
0.1369
HSL saturation
57.3%
HSL lightness
29.4%

Aa On white · 5.62:1 · AA

Aa On black · 3.74:1 · 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: #191D1B at 3.03:1.

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