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THE COLOR STUDIES · 4 COLORS

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4 colors / QRCO collectionLightest #DEB3AD · Darkest #3B0404
COLOR 01 / 04

Dark Crimson

#3B0404L* 9.2
Lightness
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RGB 59, 4, 4 · HSL 0°, 87.3%, 12.4%. 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 #3B0404.

FORME®DESIGNED TO FEEL.

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#3B040417.43:1 · AAA
03 Profile & contrast
CIELAB · D65
9.2, 26.3, 12.8
Relative luminance
0.0103
HSL saturation
87.3%
HSL lightness
12.4%

Aa On white · 17.43:1 · AAA

Aa On black · 1.21:1 · 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: #DEB3AD at 9.26:1.

COLOR 02 / 04

Pale Faded Orange

#DEB3ADL* 76.6
Lightness
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RGB 222, 179, 173 · HSL 7.3°, 42.6%, 77.5%. 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 #DEB3AD.

FORME®DESIGNED TO FEEL.

Every shade.
A new perspective.

#DEB3AD11.16:1 · AAA
03 Profile & contrast
CIELAB · D65
76.6, 14.6, 9
Relative luminance
0.5079
HSL saturation
42.6%
HSL lightness
77.5%

Aa On white · 1.88:1 · Below AA

Aa On black · 11.16:1 · 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: #3B0404 at 9.26:1.

COLOR 03 / 04

Soft Rich Orange

#DE847BL* 64.5
Lightness
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RGB 222, 132, 123 · HSL 5.5°, 60%, 67.6%. 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 #DE847B.

FORME®DESIGNED TO FEEL.

Every shade.
A new perspective.

#DE847B7.69:1 · AAA
03 Profile & contrast
CIELAB · D65
64.5, 33.6, 19.8
Relative luminance
0.3346
HSL saturation
60%
HSL lightness
67.6%

Aa On white · 2.73:1 · Below AA

Aa On black · 7.69:1 · 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: #3B0404 at 6.38:1.

COLOR 04 / 04

Medium Orange

#B95C50L* 50.2
Lightness
A CLOSER LOOK

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More possibilities.

RGB 185, 92, 80 · HSL 6.9°, 42.9%, 52%. 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 #B95C50.

FORME®DESIGNED TO FEEL.

Every shade.
A new perspective.

#B95C504.71:1 · AA
03 Profile & contrast
CIELAB · D65
50.2, 36.4, 24.3
Relative luminance
0.1855
HSL saturation
42.9%
HSL lightness
52%

Aa On white · 4.46:1 · Below AA

Aa On black · 4.71:1 · 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: #3B0404 at 3.91:1.

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