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THE COLOR STUDIES · 6 COLORS

Sunset — Patina HarmonyA study in color.

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6 colors / QRCO collectionLightest #D9AB8B · Darkest #42346A
COLOR 01 / 06

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.

FORME®DESIGNED TO FEEL.

Every shade.
A new perspective.

#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: #D9AB8B at 5.26:1.

COLOR 02 / 06

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 / 06

Blush Pink

#C992A0L* 66.1
Lightness
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RGB 201, 146, 160 · HSL 344.7°, 33.7%, 68%. 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 #C992A0.

FORME®DESIGNED TO FEEL.

Every shade.
A new perspective.

#C992A08.10:1 · AAA
03 Profile & contrast
CIELAB · D65
66.1, 22.8, 0.9
Relative luminance
0.3551
HSL saturation
33.7%
HSL lightness
68%

Aa On white · 2.59:1 · Below AA

Aa On black · 8.10:1 · 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 4.20:1.

COLOR 04 / 06

Muted Violet

#8275ABL* 52.3
Lightness
A CLOSER LOOK

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RGB 130, 117, 171 · HSL 254.4°, 24.3%, 56.5%. 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 #8275AB.

FORME®DESIGNED TO FEEL.

Every shade.
A new perspective.

#8275AB5.08:1 · AA
03 Profile & contrast
CIELAB · D65
52.3, 16.8, -27
Relative luminance
0.2041
HSL saturation
24.3%
HSL lightness
56.5%

Aa On white · 4.13:1 · Below AA

Aa On black · 5.08:1 · 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 2.63:1.

COLOR 05 / 06

Terracotta

#D9AB8BL* 73.4
Lightness
A CLOSER LOOK

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RGB 217, 171, 139 · HSL 24.6°, 50.6%, 69.8%. 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 #D9AB8B.

FORME®DESIGNED TO FEEL.

Every shade.
A new perspective.

#D9AB8B10.15:1 · AAA
03 Profile & contrast
CIELAB · D65
73.4, 12.5, 22.9
Relative luminance
0.4574
HSL saturation
50.6%
HSL lightness
69.8%

Aa On white · 2.07:1 · Below AA

Aa On black · 10.15:1 · 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 5.26:1.

COLOR 06 / 06

Muted Red

#AC6A61L* 51.8
Lightness
A CLOSER LOOK

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More possibilities.

RGB 172, 106, 97 · HSL 7.2°, 31.1%, 52.7%. 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 #AC6A61.

FORME®DESIGNED TO FEEL.

Every shade.
A new perspective.

#AC6A614.99:1 · AA
03 Profile & contrast
CIELAB · D65
51.8, 25.3, 16.2
Relative luminance
0.1994
HSL saturation
31.1%
HSL lightness
52.7%

Aa On white · 4.21:1 · Below AA

Aa On black · 4.99:1 · 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 2.58:1.

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