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THE COLOR STUDIES · 5 COLORS

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5 colors / QRCO collectionLightest #E1A987 · Darkest #42346A
COLOR 01 / 05

Violet

#42346AL* 25.7
Lightness
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RGB 66, 52, 106 · HSL 255.6°, 34.2%, 31%. 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 #42346A.

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#42346A10.88:1 · AAA
03 Profile & contrast
CIELAB · D65
25.7, 20.1, -29.5
Relative luminance
0.0465
HSL saturation
34.2%
HSL lightness
31%

Aa On white · 10.88:1 · AAA

Aa On black · 1.93:1 · 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: #E1A987 at 5.30:1.

COLOR 02 / 05

Orange

#EEA34BL* 72.8
Lightness
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RGB 238, 163, 75 · HSL 32.4°, 82.7%, 61.4%. 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 #EEA34B.

FORME®DESIGNED TO FEEL.

Every shade.
A new perspective.

#EEA34B9.98:1 · AAA
03 Profile & contrast
CIELAB · D65
72.8, 19.8, 55.4
Relative luminance
0.4488
HSL saturation
82.7%
HSL lightness
61.4%

Aa On white · 2.11:1 · Below AA

Aa On black · 9.98:1 · 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: #42346A at 5.17:1.

COLOR 03 / 05

Muted Lime

#808766L* 54.9
Lightness
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RGB 128, 135, 102 · HSL 72.7°, 13.9%, 46.5%. 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 #808766.

FORME®DESIGNED TO FEEL.

Every shade.
A new perspective.

#8087665.58:1 · AA
03 Profile & contrast
CIELAB · D65
54.9, -8.6, 16.9
Relative luminance
0.2288
HSL saturation
13.9%
HSL lightness
46.5%

Aa On white · 3.77:1 · Below AA

Aa On black · 5.58:1 · 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: #42346A at 2.89:1.

COLOR 04 / 05

Terracotta

#E1A987L* 73.6
Lightness
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RGB 225, 169, 135 · HSL 22.7°, 60%, 70.6%. 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 #E1A987.

FORME®DESIGNED TO FEEL.

Every shade.
A new perspective.

#E1A98710.23:1 · AAA
03 Profile & contrast
CIELAB · D65
73.6, 16.2, 25.6
Relative luminance
0.4613
HSL saturation
60%
HSL lightness
70.6%

Aa On white · 2.05:1 · Below AA

Aa On black · 10.23:1 · 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: #42346A at 5.30:1.

COLOR 05 / 05

Muted Orange

#8F7D56L* 53.1
Lightness
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RGB 143, 125, 86 · HSL 41.1°, 24.9%, 44.9%. 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 #8F7D56.

FORME®DESIGNED TO FEEL.

Every shade.
A new perspective.

#8F7D565.24:1 · AA
03 Profile & contrast
CIELAB · D65
53.1, 1, 23.8
Relative luminance
0.2118
HSL saturation
24.9%
HSL lightness
44.9%

Aa On white · 4.01:1 · Below AA

Aa On black · 5.24:1 · 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: #42346A at 2.71:1.

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