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THE COLOR STUDIES · 4 COLORS

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4 colors / QRCO collectionLightest #B5B1AC · Darkest #231A1A
COLOR 01 / 04

Charcoal

#231A1AL* 10.3
Lightness
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RGB 35, 26, 26 · HSL 0°, 14.8%, 12%. 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 #231A1A.

FORME®DESIGNED TO FEEL.

Every shade.
A new perspective.

#231A1A17.02:1 · AAA
03 Profile & contrast
CIELAB · D65
10.3, 4.5, 1.7
Relative luminance
0.0117
HSL saturation
14.8%
HSL lightness
12%

Aa On white · 17.02:1 · AAA

Aa On black · 1.23:1 · 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: #B5B1AC at 7.98:1.

COLOR 02 / 04

Soft Teal

#00735CL* 42.8
Lightness
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RGB 0, 115, 92 · HSL 168°, 100%, 22.5%. 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 #00735C.

FORME®DESIGNED TO FEEL.

Every shade.
A new perspective.

#00735C5.82:1 · AA
03 Profile & contrast
CIELAB · D65
42.8, -33.8, 4.9
Relative luminance
0.1303
HSL saturation
100%
HSL lightness
22.5%

Aa On white · 5.82:1 · AA

Aa On black · 3.61:1 · 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: #231A1A at 2.92:1.

COLOR 03 / 04

Soft Bold Amber

#F7872CL* 67.5
Lightness
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RGB 247, 135, 44 · HSL 26.9°, 92.7%, 57.1%. 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 #F7872C.

FORME®DESIGNED TO FEEL.

Every shade.
A new perspective.

#F7872C8.46:1 · AAA
03 Profile & contrast
CIELAB · D65
67.5, 36.8, 63.5
Relative luminance
0.3728
HSL saturation
92.7%
HSL lightness
57.1%

Aa On white · 2.48:1 · Below AA

Aa On black · 8.46:1 · 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: #231A1A at 6.85:1.

COLOR 04 / 04

Silver

#B5B1ACL* 72.4
Lightness
A CLOSER LOOK

One color.
More possibilities.

RGB 181, 177, 172 · HSL 33.3°, 5.7%, 69.2%. 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 #B5B1AC.

FORME®DESIGNED TO FEEL.

Every shade.
A new perspective.

#B5B1AC9.85:1 · AAA
03 Profile & contrast
CIELAB · D65
72.4, 0.5, 3.1
Relative luminance
0.4425
HSL saturation
5.7%
HSL lightness
69.2%

Aa On white · 2.13:1 · Below AA

Aa On black · 9.85:1 · 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: #231A1A at 7.98:1.

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