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THE COLOR STUDIES · 4 COLORS

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4 colors / QRCO collectionLightest #CCCAAE · Darkest #8A427A
COLOR 01 / 04

Gray

#957E7AL* 54.8
Lightness
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RGB 149, 126, 122 · HSL 8.9°, 11.3%, 53.1%. 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 #957E7A.

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#957E7A5.54:1 · AA
03 Profile & contrast
CIELAB · D65
54.8, 8.1, 5.5
Relative luminance
0.2272
HSL saturation
11.3%
HSL lightness
53.1%

Aa On white · 3.79:1 · Below AA

Aa On black · 5.54:1 · 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: #CCCAAE at 2.28:1.

COLOR 02 / 04

Cream Ash Green

#CCCAAEL* 80.8
Lightness
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RGB 204, 202, 174 · HSL 56°, 22.7%, 74.1%. 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 #CCCAAE.

FORME®DESIGNED TO FEEL.

Every shade.
A new perspective.

#CCCAAE12.63:1 · AAA
03 Profile & contrast
CIELAB · D65
80.8, -4.1, 14.3
Relative luminance
0.5813
HSL saturation
22.7%
HSL lightness
74.1%

Aa On white · 1.66:1 · Below AA

Aa On black · 12.63:1 · 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: #8A427A at 4.02:1.

COLOR 03 / 04

Soft Jade

#9FC7AAL* 76.8
Lightness
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RGB 159, 199, 170 · HSL 136.5°, 26.3%, 70.2%. 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 #9FC7AA.

FORME®DESIGNED TO FEEL.

Every shade.
A new perspective.

#9FC7AA11.22:1 · AAA
03 Profile & contrast
CIELAB · D65
76.8, -19, 10.2
Relative luminance
0.5112
HSL saturation
26.3%
HSL lightness
70.2%

Aa On white · 1.87:1 · Below AA

Aa On black · 11.22:1 · 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: #8A427A at 3.57:1.

COLOR 04 / 04

Dark Medium Pink

#8A427AL* 39.1
Lightness
A CLOSER LOOK

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RGB 138, 66, 122 · HSL 313.3°, 35.3%, 40%. 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 #8A427A.

FORME®DESIGNED TO FEEL.

Every shade.
A new perspective.

#8A427A6.69:1 · AA
03 Profile & contrast
CIELAB · D65
39.1, 38.3, -18
Relative luminance
0.107
HSL saturation
35.3%
HSL lightness
40%

Aa On white · 6.69:1 · AA

Aa On black · 3.14:1 · 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: #CCCAAE at 4.02:1.

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