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THE COLOR STUDIES · 4 COLORS

Sherbet ReflectionsA study in color.

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4 colors / QRCO collectionLightest #EFEBE2 · Darkest #07040A
COLOR 01 / 04

Charcoal

#07040AL* 1.4
Lightness
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RGB 7, 4, 10 · HSL 270°, 42.9%, 2.7%. 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 #07040A.

FORME®DESIGNED TO FEEL.

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#07040A20.37:1 · AAA
03 Profile & contrast
CIELAB · D65
1.4, 1.6, -2
Relative luminance
0.0015
HSL saturation
42.9%
HSL lightness
2.7%

Aa On white · 20.37:1 · AAA

Aa On black · 1.03:1 · 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: #EFEBE2 at 17.12:1.

COLOR 02 / 04

Dark Red

#AB0552L* 36.7
Lightness
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RGB 171, 5, 82 · HSL 332.2°, 94.3%, 34.5%. 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 #AB0552.

FORME®DESIGNED TO FEEL.

Every shade.
A new perspective.

#AB05527.30:1 · AAA
03 Profile & contrast
CIELAB · D65
36.7, 61.9, 4.3
Relative luminance
0.0938
HSL saturation
94.3%
HSL lightness
34.5%

Aa On white · 7.30:1 · AAA

Aa On black · 2.88:1 · 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: #EFEBE2 at 6.14:1.

COLOR 03 / 04

Pale Vibrant Magenta

#B175FFL* 61
Lightness
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RGB 177, 117, 255 · HSL 266.1°, 100%, 72.9%. 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 #B175FF.

FORME®DESIGNED TO FEEL.

Every shade.
A new perspective.

#B175FF6.86:1 · AA
03 Profile & contrast
CIELAB · D65
61, 50.4, -60.3
Relative luminance
0.2929
HSL saturation
100%
HSL lightness
72.9%

Aa On white · 3.06:1 · Below AA

Aa On black · 6.86:1 · 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: #07040A at 6.65:1.

COLOR 04 / 04

Pearl

#EFEBE2L* 93.1
Lightness
A CLOSER LOOK

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More possibilities.

RGB 239, 235, 226 · HSL 41.5°, 28.9%, 91.2%. 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 #EFEBE2.

FORME®DESIGNED TO FEEL.

Every shade.
A new perspective.

#EFEBE217.65:1 · AAA
03 Profile & contrast
CIELAB · D65
93.1, -0.2, 4.8
Relative luminance
0.8326
HSL saturation
28.9%
HSL lightness
91.2%

Aa On white · 1.19:1 · Below AA

Aa On black · 17.65:1 · 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: #07040A at 17.12:1.

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