qrcoA little theory. A new perspective.
THE COLOR STUDIES · 4 COLORS

Redwood PaletteA study in color.

Start with the whole. Fall for the details.

4 colors / QRCO collectionLightest #C8F4F9 · Darkest #513B41
COLOR 01 / 04

Cream Ash Sky

#C8F4F9L* 93.4
Lightness
A CLOSER LOOK

One color.
More possibilities.

RGB 200, 244, 249 · HSL 186.1°, 80.3%, 88%. 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 #C8F4F9.

FORME®DESIGNED TO FEEL.

Every shade.
A new perspective.

#C8F4F917.76:1 · AAA
03 Profile & contrast
CIELAB · D65
93.4, -13, -7.1
Relative luminance
0.8382
HSL saturation
80.3%
HSL lightness
88%

Aa On white · 1.18:1 · Below AA

Aa On black · 17.76:1 · 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: #513B41 at 8.66:1.

COLOR 02 / 04

Ghost Subtle Sky

#7FE5F0L* 85.4
Lightness
A CLOSER LOOK

One color.
More possibilities.

RGB 127, 229, 240 · HSL 185.8°, 79%, 72%. 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 #7FE5F0.

FORME®DESIGNED TO FEEL.

Every shade.
A new perspective.

#7FE5F014.37:1 · AAA
03 Profile & contrast
CIELAB · D65
85.4, -26.9, -14.6
Relative luminance
0.6684
HSL saturation
79%
HSL lightness
72%

Aa On white · 1.46:1 · Below AA

Aa On black · 14.37:1 · 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: #513B41 at 7.00:1.

COLOR 03 / 04

Dark Ash Red

#513B41L* 27.5
Lightness
A CLOSER LOOK

One color.
More possibilities.

RGB 81, 59, 65 · HSL 343.6°, 15.7%, 27.5%. 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 #513B41.

FORME®DESIGNED TO FEEL.

Every shade.
A new perspective.

#513B4110.24:1 · AAA
03 Profile & contrast
CIELAB · D65
27.5, 10.8, 0.1
Relative luminance
0.0526
HSL saturation
15.7%
HSL lightness
27.5%

Aa On white · 10.24:1 · AAA

Aa On black · 2.05:1 · 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: #C8F4F9 at 8.66:1.

COLOR 04 / 04

Orange

#F83839L* 55.2
Lightness
A CLOSER LOOK

One color.
More possibilities.

RGB 248, 56, 57 · HSL 359.7°, 93.2%, 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 #F83839.

FORME®DESIGNED TO FEEL.

Every shade.
A new perspective.

#F838395.62:1 · AA
03 Profile & contrast
CIELAB · D65
55.2, 70.7, 45.9
Relative luminance
0.2308
HSL saturation
93.2%
HSL lightness
59.6%

Aa On white · 3.74:1 · Below AA

Aa On black · 5.62:1 · 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: #C8F4F9 at 3.16:1.

MAKE IT YOURS

Give these colors
somewhere to live.

Try the complete palette in QRCO’s brand, type and interface previews. Keep the colors you love and explore the rest.

Use this palette ↗
KEEP EXPLORING

Another point of view.