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THE COLOR STUDIES · 5 COLORS

Alpine Mood EssenceA study in color.

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5 colors / TrendingLightest #F3DFC1 · Darkest #160F29
COLOR 01 / 05

Shadow Subtle Magenta

#160F29L* 6.1
Lightness
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RGB 22, 15, 41 · HSL 256.2°, 46.4%, 11%. 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 #160F29.

FORME®DESIGNED TO FEEL.

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#160F2918.51:1 · AAA
03 Profile & contrast
CIELAB · D65
6.1, 10.7, -16.2
Relative luminance
0.0067
HSL saturation
46.4%
HSL lightness
11%

Aa On white · 18.51:1 · AAA

Aa On black · 1.13:1 · 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: #F3DFC1 at 14.22:1.

COLOR 02 / 05

Azure

#246A73L* 41.1
Lightness
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RGB 36, 106, 115 · HSL 186.8°, 52.3%, 29.6%. 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 #246A73.

FORME®DESIGNED TO FEEL.

Every shade.
A new perspective.

#246A736.21:1 · AA
03 Profile & contrast
CIELAB · D65
41.1, -18.4, -11.4
Relative luminance
0.1192
HSL saturation
52.3%
HSL lightness
29.6%

Aa On white · 6.21:1 · AA

Aa On black · 3.38:1 · 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: #F3DFC1 at 4.77:1.

COLOR 03 / 05

Cyan

#368F8BL* 54.3
Lightness
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RGB 54, 143, 139 · HSL 177.3°, 45.2%, 38.6%. 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 #368F8B.

FORME®DESIGNED TO FEEL.

Every shade.
A new perspective.

#368F8B5.46:1 · AA
03 Profile & contrast
CIELAB · D65
54.3, -27.1, -5.7
Relative luminance
0.2229
HSL saturation
45.2%
HSL lightness
38.6%

Aa On white · 3.85:1 · Below AA

Aa On black · 5.46:1 · 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: #160F29 at 4.81:1.

COLOR 04 / 05

Ice Soft Chartreuse

#F3DFC1L* 89.7
Lightness
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RGB 243, 223, 193 · HSL 36°, 67.6%, 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 #F3DFC1.

FORME®DESIGNED TO FEEL.

Every shade.
A new perspective.

#F3DFC116.14:1 · AAA
03 Profile & contrast
CIELAB · D65
89.7, 2.2, 17.2
Relative luminance
0.7568
HSL saturation
67.6%
HSL lightness
85.5%

Aa On white · 1.30:1 · Below AA

Aa On black · 16.14:1 · 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: #160F29 at 14.22:1.

COLOR 05 / 05

Pale Subtle Yellow

#DDBEA8L* 79.1
Lightness
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RGB 221, 190, 168 · HSL 24.9°, 43.8%, 76.3%. 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 #DDBEA8.

FORME®DESIGNED TO FEEL.

Every shade.
A new perspective.

#DDBEA812.01:1 · AAA
03 Profile & contrast
CIELAB · D65
79.1, 7.7, 15.2
Relative luminance
0.5503
HSL saturation
43.8%
HSL lightness
76.3%

Aa On white · 1.75:1 · Below AA

Aa On black · 12.01:1 · 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: #160F29 at 10.58:1.

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