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THE COLOR STUDIES · 4 COLORS

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4 colors / QRCO collectionLightest #AEADAC · Darkest #303B3C
COLOR 01 / 04

Slate

#303B3CL* 23.9
Lightness
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RGB 48, 59, 60 · HSL 185°, 11.1%, 21.2%. 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 #303B3C.

FORME®DESIGNED TO FEEL.

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#303B3C11.56:1 · AAA
03 Profile & contrast
CIELAB · D65
23.9, -4.3, -2.1
Relative luminance
0.0408
HSL saturation
11.1%
HSL lightness
21.2%

Aa On white · 11.56:1 · AAA

Aa On black · 1.82:1 · 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: #AEADAC at 5.16:1.

COLOR 02 / 04

Silver

#AEADACL* 70.8
Lightness
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RGB 174, 173, 172 · HSL 30°, 1.2%, 67.8%. 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 #AEADAC.

FORME®DESIGNED TO FEEL.

Every shade.
A new perspective.

#AEADAC9.37:1 · AAA
03 Profile & contrast
CIELAB · D65
70.8, 0.2, 0.6
Relative luminance
0.4186
HSL saturation
1.2%
HSL lightness
67.8%

Aa On white · 2.24:1 · Below AA

Aa On black · 9.37:1 · 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: #303B3C at 5.16:1.

COLOR 03 / 04

Pale Rich Green

#A9AD60L* 68.9
Lightness
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RGB 169, 173, 96 · HSL 63.1°, 32%, 52.7%. 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 #A9AD60.

FORME®DESIGNED TO FEEL.

Every shade.
A new perspective.

#A9AD608.83:1 · AAA
03 Profile & contrast
CIELAB · D65
68.9, -12.9, 38.9
Relative luminance
0.3917
HSL saturation
32%
HSL lightness
52.7%

Aa On white · 2.38:1 · Below AA

Aa On black · 8.83:1 · 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: #303B3C at 4.86:1.

COLOR 04 / 04

Light Bright Amber

#DE8039L* 62.7
Lightness
A CLOSER LOOK

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More possibilities.

RGB 222, 128, 57 · HSL 25.8°, 71.4%, 54.7%. 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 #DE8039.

FORME®DESIGNED TO FEEL.

Every shade.
A new perspective.

#DE80397.25:1 · AAA
03 Profile & contrast
CIELAB · D65
62.7, 30.9, 52.4
Relative luminance
0.3126
HSL saturation
71.4%
HSL lightness
54.7%

Aa On white · 2.90:1 · Below AA

Aa On black · 7.25:1 · 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: #303B3C at 3.99:1.

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