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THE COLOR STUDIES · 5 COLORS

Aa Study — Ink Sky GlowA study in color.

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5 colors / QRCO collectionLightest #D9CBEE · Darkest #493806
COLOR 01 / 05

Blush Pink

#EFB2ADL* 78
Lightness
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RGB 239, 178, 173 · HSL 4.5°, 67.3%, 80.8%. 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 #EFB2AD.

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#EFB2AD11.64:1 · AAA
03 Profile & contrast
CIELAB · D65
78, 21.5, 11.3
Relative luminance
0.5321
HSL saturation
67.3%
HSL lightness
80.8%

Aa On white · 1.80:1 · Below AA

Aa On black · 11.64:1 · 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: #493806 at 6.29:1.

COLOR 02 / 05

Deep Teal

#1F5445L* 31.9
Lightness
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RGB 31, 84, 69 · HSL 163°, 46.1%, 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 #1F5445.

FORME®DESIGNED TO FEEL.

Every shade.
A new perspective.

#1F54458.71:1 · AAA
03 Profile & contrast
CIELAB · D65
31.9, -21.7, 3.6
Relative luminance
0.0706
HSL saturation
46.1%
HSL lightness
22.5%

Aa On white · 8.71:1 · AAA

Aa On black · 2.41:1 · 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: #D9CBEE at 5.69:1.

COLOR 03 / 05

Light Violet

#D9CBEEL* 83.8
Lightness
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RGB 217, 203, 238 · HSL 264°, 50.7%, 86.5%. 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 #D9CBEE.

FORME®DESIGNED TO FEEL.

Every shade.
A new perspective.

#D9CBEE13.73:1 · AAA
03 Profile & contrast
CIELAB · D65
83.8, 11.3, -15.5
Relative luminance
0.6364
HSL saturation
50.7%
HSL lightness
86.5%

Aa On white · 1.53:1 · Below AA

Aa On black · 13.73:1 · 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: #493806 at 7.41:1.

COLOR 04 / 05

Deep Brown

#493806L* 24.5
Lightness
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RGB 73, 56, 6 · HSL 44.8°, 84.8%, 15.5%. 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 #493806.

FORME®DESIGNED TO FEEL.

Every shade.
A new perspective.

#49380611.34:1 · AAA
03 Profile & contrast
CIELAB · D65
24.5, 2.1, 31.2
Relative luminance
0.0426
HSL saturation
84.8%
HSL lightness
15.5%

Aa On white · 11.34:1 · AAA

Aa On black · 1.85:1 · 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: #D9CBEE at 7.41:1.

COLOR 05 / 05

Cyan

#8CCFDBL* 79.2
Lightness
A CLOSER LOOK

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More possibilities.

RGB 140, 207, 219 · HSL 189.1°, 52.3%, 70.4%. 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 #8CCFDB.

FORME®DESIGNED TO FEEL.

Every shade.
A new perspective.

#8CCFDB12.06:1 · AAA
03 Profile & contrast
CIELAB · D65
79.2, -18.1, -12.7
Relative luminance
0.5532
HSL saturation
52.3%
HSL lightness
70.4%

Aa On white · 1.74:1 · Below AA

Aa On black · 12.06:1 · 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: #493806 at 6.51:1.

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