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THE COLOR STUDIES · 4 COLORS

Seaweed MeditationA study in color.

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4 colors / TrendingLightest #FAF7ED · Darkest #483D3C
COLOR 01 / 04

Dark Bold Orange

#A11B1BL* 34.9
Lightness
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RGB 161, 27, 27 · HSL 0°, 71.3%, 36.9%. 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 #A11B1B.

FORME®DESIGNED TO FEEL.

Every shade.
A new perspective.

#A11B1B7.81:1 · AAA
03 Profile & contrast
CIELAB · D65
34.9, 52.6, 36.2
Relative luminance
0.0844
HSL saturation
71.3%
HSL lightness
36.9%

Aa On white · 7.81:1 · AAA

Aa On black · 2.69:1 · 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: #FAF7ED at 7.29:1.

COLOR 02 / 04

Pearl

#FAF7EDL* 97.2
Lightness
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RGB 250, 247, 237 · HSL 46.2°, 56.5%, 95.5%. 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 #FAF7ED.

FORME®DESIGNED TO FEEL.

Every shade.
A new perspective.

#FAF7ED19.59:1 · AAA
03 Profile & contrast
CIELAB · D65
97.2, -0.7, 5.2
Relative luminance
0.9296
HSL saturation
56.5%
HSL lightness
95.5%

Aa On white · 1.07:1 · Below AA

Aa On black · 19.59:1 · 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: #483D3C at 9.76:1.

COLOR 03 / 04

Vibrant Amber

#D05301L* 51.4
Lightness
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RGB 208, 83, 1 · HSL 23.8°, 99%, 41%. 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 #D05301.

FORME®DESIGNED TO FEEL.

Every shade.
A new perspective.

#D053014.92:1 · AA
03 Profile & contrast
CIELAB · D65
51.4, 46.6, 61.1
Relative luminance
0.196
HSL saturation
99%
HSL lightness
41%

Aa On white · 4.27:1 · Below AA

Aa On black · 4.92:1 · 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: #FAF7ED at 3.98:1.

COLOR 04 / 04

Slate

#483D3CL* 26.9
Lightness
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RGB 72, 61, 60 · HSL 5°, 9.1%, 25.9%. 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 #483D3C.

FORME®DESIGNED TO FEEL.

Every shade.
A new perspective.

#483D3C10.46:1 · AAA
03 Profile & contrast
CIELAB · D65
26.9, 4.6, 2.4
Relative luminance
0.0504
HSL saturation
9.1%
HSL lightness
25.9%

Aa On white · 10.46:1 · AAA

Aa On black · 2.01:1 · 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: #FAF7ED at 9.76:1.

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