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THE COLOR STUDIES · 4 COLORS

Subtle HarmonyA study in color.

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4 colors / QRCO collectionLightest #DBC0A4 · Darkest #535151
COLOR 01 / 04

Slate

#535151L* 34.6
Lightness
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RGB 83, 81, 81 · HSL 0°, 1.2%, 32.2%. 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 #535151.

FORME®DESIGNED TO FEEL.

Every shade.
A new perspective.

#5351517.88:1 · AAA
03 Profile & contrast
CIELAB · D65
34.6, 0.8, 0.3
Relative luminance
0.0832
HSL saturation
1.2%
HSL lightness
32.2%

Aa On white · 7.88:1 · AAA

Aa On black · 2.66:1 · 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: #DBC0A4 at 4.54:1.

COLOR 02 / 04

Dusty Amber

#826C64L* 47.5
Lightness
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RGB 130, 108, 100 · HSL 16°, 13%, 45.1%. 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 #826C64.

FORME®DESIGNED TO FEEL.

Every shade.
A new perspective.

#826C644.91:1 · AA
03 Profile & contrast
CIELAB · D65
47.5, 7.3, 7.7
Relative luminance
0.1639
HSL saturation
13%
HSL lightness
45.1%

Aa On white · 4.91:1 · AA

Aa On black · 4.28:1 · 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: #DBC0A4 at 2.83:1.

COLOR 03 / 04

Light Gentle Yellow

#DBC0A4L* 79.3
Lightness
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RGB 219, 192, 164 · HSL 30.5°, 43.3%, 75.1%. 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 #DBC0A4.

FORME®DESIGNED TO FEEL.

Every shade.
A new perspective.

#DBC0A412.09:1 · AAA
03 Profile & contrast
CIELAB · D65
79.3, 5.3, 17.6
Relative luminance
0.5544
HSL saturation
43.3%
HSL lightness
75.1%

Aa On white · 1.74:1 · Below AA

Aa On black · 12.09:1 · 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: #535151 at 4.54:1.

COLOR 04 / 04

Light Faded Blue

#81ABBCL* 67.6
Lightness
A CLOSER LOOK

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More possibilities.

RGB 129, 171, 188 · HSL 197.3°, 30.6%, 62.2%. 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 #81ABBC.

FORME®DESIGNED TO FEEL.

Every shade.
A new perspective.

#81ABBC8.48:1 · AAA
03 Profile & contrast
CIELAB · D65
67.6, -10, -13.3
Relative luminance
0.3742
HSL saturation
30.6%
HSL lightness
62.2%

Aa On white · 2.48:1 · Below AA

Aa On black · 8.48:1 · 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: #535151 at 3.19:1.

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