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THE COLOR STUDIES · 6 COLORS

Orange Study — Harvest Stone EmotionA study in color.

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6 colors / QRCO collectionLightest #E3B54D · Darkest #CE6937
COLOR 01 / 06

Orange

#E3B54DL* 76
Lightness
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RGB 227, 181, 77 · HSL 41.6°, 72.8%, 59.6%. 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 #E3B54D.

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#E3B54D10.98:1 · AAA
03 Profile & contrast
CIELAB · D65
76, 5.8, 57.6
Relative luminance
0.4991
HSL saturation
72.8%
HSL lightness
59.6%

Aa On white · 1.91:1 · Below AA

Aa On black · 10.98:1 · 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: #CE6937 at 1.93:1.

COLOR 02 / 06

Terracotta

#CE6937L* 55.6
Lightness
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RGB 206, 105, 55 · HSL 19.9°, 60.6%, 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 #CE6937.

FORME®DESIGNED TO FEEL.

Every shade.
A new perspective.

#CE69375.70:1 · AA
03 Profile & contrast
CIELAB · D65
55.6, 36.3, 45.2
Relative luminance
0.235
HSL saturation
60.6%
HSL lightness
51.2%

Aa On white · 3.68:1 · Below AA

Aa On black · 5.70:1 · 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: #E3B54D at 1.93:1.

COLOR 03 / 06

Orange

#DF9044L* 66.6
Lightness
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RGB 223, 144, 68 · HSL 29.4°, 70.8%, 57.1%. 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 #DF9044.

FORME®DESIGNED TO FEEL.

Every shade.
A new perspective.

#DF90448.21:1 · AAA
03 Profile & contrast
CIELAB · D65
66.6, 23.3, 51.4
Relative luminance
0.3605
HSL saturation
70.8%
HSL lightness
57.1%

Aa On white · 2.56:1 · Below AA

Aa On black · 8.21:1 · 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: #CE6937 at 1.44:1.

COLOR 04 / 06

Orange

#E1A94EL* 72.9
Lightness
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RGB 225, 169, 78 · HSL 37.1°, 71%, 59.4%. 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 #E1A94E.

FORME®DESIGNED TO FEEL.

Every shade.
A new perspective.

#E1A94E9.99:1 · AAA
03 Profile & contrast
CIELAB · D65
72.9, 11.3, 53.6
Relative luminance
0.4493
HSL saturation
71%
HSL lightness
59.4%

Aa On white · 2.10:1 · Below AA

Aa On black · 9.99:1 · 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: #CE6937 at 1.75:1.

COLOR 05 / 06

Orange

#D48E4BL* 64.8
Lightness
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RGB 212, 142, 75 · HSL 29.3°, 61.4%, 56.3%. 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 #D48E4B.

FORME®DESIGNED TO FEEL.

Every shade.
A new perspective.

#D48E4B7.77:1 · AAA
03 Profile & contrast
CIELAB · D65
64.8, 20.2, 45.7
Relative luminance
0.3385
HSL saturation
61.4%
HSL lightness
56.3%

Aa On white · 2.70:1 · Below AA

Aa On black · 7.77:1 · 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: #E3B54D at 1.41:1.

COLOR 06 / 06

Orange

#E68D49L* 66.8
Lightness
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RGB 230, 141, 73 · HSL 26°, 75.8%, 59.4%. 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 #E68D49.

FORME®DESIGNED TO FEEL.

Every shade.
A new perspective.

#E68D498.27:1 · AAA
03 Profile & contrast
CIELAB · D65
66.8, 28.1, 49.5
Relative luminance
0.3635
HSL saturation
75.8%
HSL lightness
59.4%

Aa On white · 2.54:1 · Below AA

Aa On black · 8.27:1 · 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: #CE6937 at 1.45:1.

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