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THE COLOR STUDIES · 3 COLORS

Aaa Study — Graphic EchoA study in color.

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3 colors / QRCO collectionLightest #B9CDF6 · Darkest #492E1A
COLOR 01 / 03

Light Blue

#B9CDF6L* 82.2
Lightness
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RGB 185, 205, 246 · HSL 220.3°, 77.2%, 84.5%. 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 #B9CDF6.

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#B9CDF613.13:1 · AAA
03 Profile & contrast
CIELAB · D65
82.2, 2.1, -22.4
Relative luminance
0.6063
HSL saturation
77.2%
HSL lightness
84.5%

Aa On white · 1.60:1 · Below AA

Aa On black · 13.13:1 · 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: #492E1A at 7.77:1.

COLOR 02 / 03

Deep Brown

#492E1AL* 21.7
Lightness
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RGB 73, 46, 26 · HSL 25.5°, 47.5%, 19.4%. 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 #492E1A.

FORME®DESIGNED TO FEEL.

Every shade.
A new perspective.

#492E1A12.43:1 · AAA
03 Profile & contrast
CIELAB · D65
21.7, 9.9, 17.8
Relative luminance
0.0345
HSL saturation
47.5%
HSL lightness
19.4%

Aa On white · 12.43:1 · AAA

Aa On black · 1.69:1 · 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: #B9CDF6 at 7.77:1.

COLOR 03 / 03

Light Cyan

#9ED2D2L* 80.7
Lightness
A CLOSER LOOK

One color.
More possibilities.

RGB 158, 210, 210 · HSL 180°, 36.6%, 72.2%. 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 #9ED2D2.

FORME®DESIGNED TO FEEL.

Every shade.
A new perspective.

#9ED2D212.60:1 · AAA
03 Profile & contrast
CIELAB · D65
80.7, -16.7, -5.5
Relative luminance
0.5802
HSL saturation
36.6%
HSL lightness
72.2%

Aa On white · 1.67:1 · Below AA

Aa On black · 12.60:1 · 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: #492E1A at 7.46:1.

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