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THE COLOR STUDIES · 5 COLORS

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5 colors / TrendingLightest #D8C99B · Darkest #273E47
COLOR 01 / 05

Dark Medium Crimson

#A4243BL* 36.9
Lightness
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RGB 164, 36, 59 · HSL 349.2°, 64%, 39.2%. Explore lighter and darker expressions without changing the original palette.

01 Shades & tints

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02 Color variants

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#A4243B7.26:1 · AAA
03 Profile & contrast
CIELAB · D65
36.9, 52.3, 19.2
Relative luminance
0.0947
HSL saturation
64%
HSL lightness
39.2%

Aa On white · 7.26:1 · AAA

Aa On black · 2.89:1 · 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: #D8C99B at 4.40:1.

COLOR 02 / 05

Ice Soft Lime

#D8C99BL* 81.1
Lightness
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RGB 216, 201, 155 · HSL 45.2°, 43.9%, 72.7%. 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 #D8C99B.

FORME®DESIGNED TO FEEL.

Every shade.
A new perspective.

#D8C99B12.75:1 · AAA
03 Profile & contrast
CIELAB · D65
81.1, -1.8, 24.9
Relative luminance
0.5874
HSL saturation
43.9%
HSL lightness
72.7%

Aa On white · 1.65:1 · Below AA

Aa On black · 12.75:1 · 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: #273E47 at 6.83:1.

COLOR 03 / 05

Pale Rich Yellow

#D8973CL* 67.3
Lightness
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RGB 216, 151, 60 · HSL 35°, 66.7%, 54.1%. 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 #D8973C.

FORME®DESIGNED TO FEEL.

Every shade.
A new perspective.

#D8973C8.41:1 · AAA
03 Profile & contrast
CIELAB · D65
67.3, 16.2, 55.5
Relative luminance
0.3706
HSL saturation
66.7%
HSL lightness
54.1%

Aa On white · 2.50:1 · Below AA

Aa On black · 8.41:1 · 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: #273E47 at 4.51:1.

COLOR 04 / 05

Rich Amber

#BD632FL* 51.8
Lightness
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RGB 189, 99, 47 · HSL 22°, 60.2%, 46.3%. 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 #BD632F.

FORME®DESIGNED TO FEEL.

Every shade.
A new perspective.

#BD632F4.99:1 · AA
03 Profile & contrast
CIELAB · D65
51.8, 32.3, 44.4
Relative luminance
0.1995
HSL saturation
60.2%
HSL lightness
46.3%

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: #273E47 at 2.67:1.

COLOR 05 / 05

Dark Muted Blue

#273E47L* 24.7
Lightness
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RGB 39, 62, 71 · HSL 196.9°, 29.1%, 21.6%. 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 #273E47.

FORME®DESIGNED TO FEEL.

Every shade.
A new perspective.

#273E4711.25:1 · AAA
03 Profile & contrast
CIELAB · D65
24.7, -6.2, -8.3
Relative luminance
0.0433
HSL saturation
29.1%
HSL lightness
21.6%

Aa On white · 11.25:1 · AAA

Aa On black · 1.87:1 · 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: #D8C99B at 6.83:1.

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