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THE COLOR STUDIES · 6 COLORS

Radial Study — Sangria ImpressionA study in color.

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6 colors / QRCO collectionLightest #F48B6C · Darkest #8C4A5A
COLOR 01 / 06

Muted Red

#8C4A5AL* 39.9
Lightness
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RGB 140, 74, 90 · HSL 345.5°, 30.8%, 42%. 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 #8C4A5A.

FORME®DESIGNED TO FEEL.

Every shade.
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#8C4A5A6.48:1 · AA
03 Profile & contrast
CIELAB · D65
39.9, 29.8, 3.2
Relative luminance
0.1121
HSL saturation
30.8%
HSL lightness
42%

Aa On white · 6.48:1 · AA

Aa On black · 3.24:1 · 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: #F48B6C at 2.70:1.

COLOR 02 / 06

Red

#CC706FL* 57.6
Lightness
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RGB 204, 112, 111 · HSL 0.6°, 47.7%, 61.8%. 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 #CC706F.

FORME®DESIGNED TO FEEL.

Every shade.
A new perspective.

#CC706F6.11:1 · AA
03 Profile & contrast
CIELAB · D65
57.6, 36, 16.8
Relative luminance
0.2557
HSL saturation
47.7%
HSL lightness
61.8%

Aa On white · 3.43:1 · Below AA

Aa On black · 6.11:1 · 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: #8C4A5A at 1.89:1.

COLOR 03 / 06

Blush Pink

#F48B6CL* 68.6
Lightness
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RGB 244, 139, 108 · HSL 13.7°, 86.1%, 69%. 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 #F48B6C.

FORME®DESIGNED TO FEEL.

Every shade.
A new perspective.

#F48B6C8.76:1 · AAA
03 Profile & contrast
CIELAB · D65
68.6, 37, 33.9
Relative luminance
0.3878
HSL saturation
86.1%
HSL lightness
69%

Aa On white · 2.40:1 · Below AA

Aa On black · 8.76:1 · 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: #8C4A5A at 2.70:1.

COLOR 04 / 06

Orange

#EE9048L* 68.5
Lightness
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RGB 238, 144, 72 · HSL 26°, 83%, 60.8%. 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 #EE9048.

FORME®DESIGNED TO FEEL.

Every shade.
A new perspective.

#EE90488.72:1 · AAA
03 Profile & contrast
CIELAB · D65
68.5, 29.7, 52.1
Relative luminance
0.3859
HSL saturation
83%
HSL lightness
60.8%

Aa On white · 2.41:1 · Below AA

Aa On black · 8.72:1 · 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: #8C4A5A at 2.69:1.

COLOR 05 / 06

Warm Brown

#B48123L* 57.6
Lightness
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RGB 180, 129, 35 · HSL 38.9°, 67.4%, 42.2%. 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 #B48123.

FORME®DESIGNED TO FEEL.

Every shade.
A new perspective.

#B481236.11:1 · AA
03 Profile & contrast
CIELAB · D65
57.6, 11.4, 54.8
Relative luminance
0.2553
HSL saturation
67.4%
HSL lightness
42.2%

Aa On white · 3.44:1 · Below AA

Aa On black · 6.11:1 · 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: #8C4A5A at 1.88:1.

COLOR 06 / 06

Olive

#695F15L* 40
Lightness
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RGB 105, 95, 21 · HSL 52.9°, 66.7%, 24.7%. 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 #695F15.

FORME®DESIGNED TO FEEL.

Every shade.
A new perspective.

#695F156.46:1 · AA
03 Profile & contrast
CIELAB · D65
40, -4.9, 40.8
Relative luminance
0.1124
HSL saturation
66.7%
HSL lightness
24.7%

Aa On white · 6.46:1 · AA

Aa On black · 3.25:1 · 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: #F48B6C at 2.70:1.

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