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THE COLOR STUDIES · 6 COLORS

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6 colors / QRCO collectionLightest #B9A2BA · Darkest #34245C
COLOR 01 / 06

Deep Violet

#34245CL* 19.1
Lightness
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RGB 52, 36, 92 · HSL 257.1°, 43.8%, 25.1%. 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 #34245C.

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#34245C13.52:1 · AAA
03 Profile & contrast
CIELAB · D65
19.1, 22.4, -31.1
Relative luminance
0.0276
HSL saturation
43.8%
HSL lightness
25.1%

Aa On white · 13.52:1 · AAA

Aa On black · 1.55:1 · 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: #B9A2BA at 5.76:1.

COLOR 02 / 06

Orange

#EF794FL* 63.8
Lightness
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RGB 239, 121, 79 · HSL 15.7°, 83.3%, 62.4%. 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 #EF794F.

FORME®DESIGNED TO FEEL.

Every shade.
A new perspective.

#EF794F7.52:1 · AAA
03 Profile & contrast
CIELAB · D65
63.8, 42.2, 43.4
Relative luminance
0.3259
HSL saturation
83.3%
HSL lightness
62.4%

Aa On white · 2.79:1 · Below AA

Aa On black · 7.52:1 · 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: #34245C at 4.84:1.

COLOR 03 / 06

Muted Magenta

#B9A2BAL* 69.3
Lightness
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RGB 185, 162, 186 · HSL 297.5°, 14.8%, 68.2%. 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 #B9A2BA.

FORME®DESIGNED TO FEEL.

Every shade.
A new perspective.

#B9A2BA8.94:1 · AAA
03 Profile & contrast
CIELAB · D65
69.3, 12.7, -9.2
Relative luminance
0.397
HSL saturation
14.8%
HSL lightness
68.2%

Aa On white · 2.35:1 · Below AA

Aa On black · 8.94:1 · 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: #34245C at 5.76:1.

COLOR 04 / 06

Terracotta

#B4907CL* 62.6
Lightness
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RGB 180, 144, 124 · HSL 21.4°, 27.2%, 59.6%. 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 #B4907C.

FORME®DESIGNED TO FEEL.

Every shade.
A new perspective.

#B4907C7.22:1 · AAA
03 Profile & contrast
CIELAB · D65
62.6, 10.6, 15.8
Relative luminance
0.3111
HSL saturation
27.2%
HSL lightness
59.6%

Aa On white · 2.91:1 · Below AA

Aa On black · 7.22:1 · 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: #34245C at 4.65:1.

COLOR 05 / 06

Blush Pink

#CD92A8L* 66.8
Lightness
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RGB 205, 146, 168 · HSL 337.6°, 37.1%, 68.8%. 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 #CD92A8.

FORME®DESIGNED TO FEEL.

Every shade.
A new perspective.

#CD92A88.27:1 · AAA
03 Profile & contrast
CIELAB · D65
66.8, 25.5, -2.6
Relative luminance
0.3636
HSL saturation
37.1%
HSL lightness
68.8%

Aa On white · 2.54:1 · Below AA

Aa On black · 8.27:1 · 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: #34245C at 5.33:1.

COLOR 06 / 06

Muted Red

#A87B79L* 56
Lightness
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RGB 168, 123, 121 · HSL 2.6°, 21.3%, 56.7%. 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 #A87B79.

FORME®DESIGNED TO FEEL.

Every shade.
A new perspective.

#A87B795.77:1 · AA
03 Profile & contrast
CIELAB · D65
56, 17.2, 8
Relative luminance
0.2387
HSL saturation
21.3%
HSL lightness
56.7%

Aa On white · 3.64:1 · Below AA

Aa On black · 5.77:1 · 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: #34245C at 3.72:1.

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