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THE COLOR STUDIES · 3 COLORS

Red Study — Crimson Breeze ExplosionA study in color.

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3 colors / QRCO collectionLightest #E6160D · Darkest #822A19
COLOR 01 / 03

Red

#92210DL* 32.3
Lightness
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RGB 146, 33, 13 · HSL 9°, 83.6%, 31.2%. 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 #92210D.

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#92210D8.59:1 · AAA
03 Profile & contrast
CIELAB · D65
32.3, 45.8, 39.8
Relative luminance
0.0723
HSL saturation
83.6%
HSL lightness
31.2%

Aa On white · 8.59:1 · AAA

Aa On black · 2.45:1 · 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: #E6160D at 1.83:1.

COLOR 02 / 03

Red

#822A19L* 30.6
Lightness
A CLOSER LOOK

One color.
More possibilities.

RGB 130, 42, 25 · HSL 9.7°, 67.7%, 30.4%. 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 #822A19.

FORME®DESIGNED TO FEEL.

Every shade.
A new perspective.

#822A199.15:1 · AAA
03 Profile & contrast
CIELAB · D65
30.6, 36.9, 31
Relative luminance
0.0647
HSL saturation
67.7%
HSL lightness
30.4%

Aa On white · 9.15:1 · AAA

Aa On black · 2.29:1 · 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: #E6160D at 1.95:1.

COLOR 03 / 03

Red

#E6160DL* 48.8
Lightness
A CLOSER LOOK

One color.
More possibilities.

RGB 230, 22, 13 · HSL 2.5°, 89.3%, 47.6%. 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 #E6160D.

FORME®DESIGNED TO FEEL.

Every shade.
A new perspective.

#E6160D4.68:1 · AA
03 Profile & contrast
CIELAB · D65
48.8, 72.1, 58.9
Relative luminance
0.1743
HSL saturation
89.3%
HSL lightness
47.6%

Aa On white · 4.68:1 · AA

Aa On black · 4.49:1 · 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: #822A19 at 1.95:1.

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