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THE COLOR STUDIES · 4 COLORS

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4 colors / QRCO collectionLightest #E8D289 · Darkest #3F485D
COLOR 01 / 04

Dark Pale Violet

#3F485DL* 30.6
Lightness
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RGB 63, 72, 93 · HSL 222°, 19.2%, 30.6%. 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 #3F485D.

FORME®DESIGNED TO FEEL.

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#3F485D9.14:1 · AAA
03 Profile & contrast
CIELAB · D65
30.6, 2, -13.6
Relative luminance
0.0648
HSL saturation
19.2%
HSL lightness
30.6%

Aa On white · 9.14:1 · AAA

Aa On black · 2.30:1 · 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: #E8D289 at 6.10:1.

COLOR 02 / 04

Dark Bright Orange

#BC0A0FL* 39.5
Lightness
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RGB 188, 10, 15 · HSL 358.3°, 89.9%, 38.8%. 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 #BC0A0F.

FORME®DESIGNED TO FEEL.

Every shade.
A new perspective.

#BC0A0F6.59:1 · AA
03 Profile & contrast
CIELAB · D65
39.5, 62.8, 48.1
Relative luminance
0.1094
HSL saturation
89.9%
HSL lightness
38.8%

Aa On white · 6.59:1 · AA

Aa On black · 3.19:1 · 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: #E8D289 at 4.39:1.

COLOR 03 / 04

Pearl Ash Sky

#AFCCCEL* 80
Lightness
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RGB 175, 204, 206 · HSL 183.9°, 24%, 74.7%. 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 #AFCCCE.

FORME®DESIGNED TO FEEL.

Every shade.
A new perspective.

#AFCCCE12.35:1 · AAA
03 Profile & contrast
CIELAB · D65
80, -9.2, -4.3
Relative luminance
0.5676
HSL saturation
24%
HSL lightness
74.7%

Aa On white · 1.70:1 · Below AA

Aa On black · 12.35:1 · 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: #3F485D at 5.38:1.

COLOR 04 / 04

Pearl Medium Lime

#E8D289L* 84.5
Lightness
A CLOSER LOOK

One color.
More possibilities.

RGB 232, 210, 137 · HSL 46.1°, 67.4%, 72.4%. 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 #E8D289.

FORME®DESIGNED TO FEEL.

Every shade.
A new perspective.

#E8D28914.01:1 · AAA
03 Profile & contrast
CIELAB · D65
84.5, -2.3, 38.9
Relative luminance
0.6506
HSL saturation
67.4%
HSL lightness
72.4%

Aa On white · 1.50:1 · Below AA

Aa On black · 14.01:1 · 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: #3F485D at 6.10:1.

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