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THE COLOR STUDIES · 6 COLORS

Aa Study — Strong GlowA study in color.

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6 colors / QRCO collectionLightest #AFE1C8 · Darkest #21484D
COLOR 01 / 06

Muted Red

#774D4EL* 37.4
Lightness
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RGB 119, 77, 78 · HSL 358.6°, 21.4%, 38.4%. 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 #774D4E.

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#774D4E7.10:1 · AAA
03 Profile & contrast
CIELAB · D65
37.4, 17.9, 6.7
Relative luminance
0.0978
HSL saturation
21.4%
HSL lightness
38.4%

Aa On white · 7.10:1 · AAA

Aa On black · 2.96:1 · 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: #AFE1C8 at 4.88:1.

COLOR 02 / 06

Light Green

#AFE1C8L* 85.6
Lightness
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RGB 175, 225, 200 · HSL 150°, 45.5%, 78.4%. 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 #AFE1C8.

FORME®DESIGNED TO FEEL.

Every shade.
A new perspective.

#AFE1C814.43:1 · AAA
03 Profile & contrast
CIELAB · D65
85.6, -21.1, 7
Relative luminance
0.6713
HSL saturation
45.5%
HSL lightness
78.4%

Aa On white · 1.46:1 · Below AA

Aa On black · 14.43:1 · 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: #21484D at 6.87:1.

COLOR 03 / 06

Muted Blue

#47456BL* 31
Lightness
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RGB 71, 69, 107 · HSL 243.2°, 21.6%, 34.5%. 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 #47456B.

FORME®DESIGNED TO FEEL.

Every shade.
A new perspective.

#47456B9.01:1 · AAA
03 Profile & contrast
CIELAB · D65
31, 10.7, -21.8
Relative luminance
0.0666
HSL saturation
21.6%
HSL lightness
34.5%

Aa On white · 9.01:1 · AAA

Aa On black · 2.33:1 · 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: #AFE1C8 at 6.19:1.

COLOR 04 / 06

Beige

#D6B990L* 76.7
Lightness
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RGB 214, 185, 144 · HSL 35.1°, 46.1%, 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 #D6B990.

FORME®DESIGNED TO FEEL.

Every shade.
A new perspective.

#D6B99011.20:1 · AAA
03 Profile & contrast
CIELAB · D65
76.7, 4.4, 24.7
Relative luminance
0.5101
HSL saturation
46.1%
HSL lightness
70.2%

Aa On white · 1.87:1 · Below AA

Aa On black · 11.20:1 · 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: #21484D at 5.34:1.

COLOR 05 / 06

Deep Cyan

#21484DL* 28.1
Lightness
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RGB 33, 72, 77 · HSL 186.8°, 40%, 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 #21484D.

FORME®DESIGNED TO FEEL.

Every shade.
A new perspective.

#21484D10.01:1 · AAA
03 Profile & contrast
CIELAB · D65
28.1, -12.1, -7.2
Relative luminance
0.0549
HSL saturation
40%
HSL lightness
21.6%

Aa On white · 10.01:1 · AAA

Aa On black · 2.10:1 · 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: #AFE1C8 at 6.87:1.

COLOR 06 / 06

Blush Pink

#F5BFDAL* 82.8
Lightness
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RGB 245, 191, 218 · HSL 330°, 73%, 85.5%. 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 #F5BFDA.

FORME®DESIGNED TO FEEL.

Every shade.
A new perspective.

#F5BFDA13.35:1 · AAA
03 Profile & contrast
CIELAB · D65
82.8, 23.5, -6
Relative luminance
0.6174
HSL saturation
73%
HSL lightness
85.5%

Aa On white · 1.57:1 · Below AA

Aa On black · 13.35:1 · 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: #21484D at 6.36:1.

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