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THE COLOR STUDIES · 9 COLORS

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9 colors / TrendingLightest #CAF0F8 · Darkest #03045E
COLOR 01 / 09

Deep Vibrant Magenta

#03045EL* 8.3
Lightness
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One color.
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RGB 3, 4, 94 · HSL 239.3°, 93.8%, 19%. 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 #03045E.

FORME®DESIGNED TO FEEL.

Every shade.
A new perspective.

#03045E17.75:1 · AAA
03 Profile & contrast
CIELAB · D65
8.3, 35.8, -50.3
Relative luminance
0.0091
HSL saturation
93.8%
HSL lightness
19%

Aa On white · 17.75:1 · AAA

Aa On black · 1.18:1 · 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: #CAF0F8 at 14.65:1.

COLOR 02 / 09

Dark Purple

#023E8AL* 27.6
Lightness
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RGB 2, 62, 138 · HSL 213.5°, 97.1%, 27.5%. 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 #023E8A.

FORME®DESIGNED TO FEEL.

Every shade.
A new perspective.

#023E8A10.20:1 · AAA
03 Profile & contrast
CIELAB · D65
27.6, 15, -46.9
Relative luminance
0.0529
HSL saturation
97.1%
HSL lightness
27.5%

Aa On white · 10.20:1 · AAA

Aa On black · 2.06:1 · 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: #CAF0F8 at 8.42:1.

COLOR 03 / 09

Indigo

#0077B6L* 47.7
Lightness
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RGB 0, 119, 182 · HSL 200.8°, 100%, 35.7%. 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 #0077B6.

FORME®DESIGNED TO FEEL.

Every shade.
A new perspective.

#0077B64.87:1 · AA
03 Profile & contrast
CIELAB · D65
47.7, -4.2, -40.9
Relative luminance
0.1657
HSL saturation
100%
HSL lightness
35.7%

Aa On white · 4.87:1 · AA

Aa On black · 4.31:1 · 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: #CAF0F8 at 4.02:1.

COLOR 04 / 09

Medium Sapphire

#0096C7L* 58
Lightness
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RGB 0, 150, 199 · HSL 194.8°, 100%, 39%. 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 #0096C7.

FORME®DESIGNED TO FEEL.

Every shade.
A new perspective.

#0096C76.19:1 · AA
03 Profile & contrast
CIELAB · D65
58, -15.6, -34.5
Relative luminance
0.2594
HSL saturation
100%
HSL lightness
39%

Aa On white · 3.39:1 · Below AA

Aa On black · 6.19:1 · 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: #03045E at 5.23:1.

COLOR 05 / 09

Pale Medium Blue

#00B4D8L* 67.7
Lightness
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RGB 0, 180, 216 · HSL 190°, 100%, 42.4%. 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 #00B4D8.

FORME®DESIGNED TO FEEL.

Every shade.
A new perspective.

#00B4D88.52:1 · AAA
03 Profile & contrast
CIELAB · D65
67.7, -25.4, -28.8
Relative luminance
0.376
HSL saturation
100%
HSL lightness
42.4%

Aa On white · 2.46:1 · Below AA

Aa On black · 8.52:1 · 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: #03045E at 7.20:1.

COLOR 06 / 09

Soft Medium Azure

#48CAE4L* 75.6
Lightness
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RGB 72, 202, 228 · HSL 190°, 74.3%, 58.8%. 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 #48CAE4.

FORME®DESIGNED TO FEEL.

Every shade.
A new perspective.

#48CAE410.84:1 · AAA
03 Profile & contrast
CIELAB · D65
75.6, -27.1, -23.2
Relative luminance
0.4922
HSL saturation
74.3%
HSL lightness
58.8%

Aa On white · 1.94:1 · Below AA

Aa On black · 10.84:1 · 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: #03045E at 9.17:1.

COLOR 07 / 09

Ghost Faded Azure

#90E0EFL* 84.7
Lightness
A CLOSER LOOK

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RGB 144, 224, 239 · HSL 189.5°, 74.8%, 75.1%. 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 #90E0EF.

FORME®DESIGNED TO FEEL.

Every shade.
A new perspective.

#90E0EF14.09:1 · AAA
03 Profile & contrast
CIELAB · D65
84.7, -20.7, -15
Relative luminance
0.6547
HSL saturation
74.8%
HSL lightness
75.1%

Aa On white · 1.49:1 · Below AA

Aa On black · 14.09:1 · 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: #03045E at 11.92:1.

COLOR 08 / 09

Cream Faded Azure

#ADE8F4L* 88.5
Lightness
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RGB 173, 232, 244 · HSL 190.1°, 76.3%, 81.8%. 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 #ADE8F4.

FORME®DESIGNED TO FEEL.

Every shade.
A new perspective.

#ADE8F415.63:1 · AAA
03 Profile & contrast
CIELAB · D65
88.5, -15.9, -11.9
Relative luminance
0.7313
HSL saturation
76.3%
HSL lightness
81.8%

Aa On white · 1.34:1 · Below AA

Aa On black · 15.63:1 · 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: #03045E at 13.21:1.

COLOR 09 / 09

Ice Dusty Azure

#CAF0F8L* 92.4
Lightness
A CLOSER LOOK

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More possibilities.

RGB 202, 240, 248 · HSL 190.4°, 76.7%, 88.2%. 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 #CAF0F8.

FORME®DESIGNED TO FEEL.

Every shade.
A new perspective.

#CAF0F817.33:1 · AAA
03 Profile & contrast
CIELAB · D65
92.4, -10.6, -7.9
Relative luminance
0.8165
HSL saturation
76.7%
HSL lightness
88.2%

Aa On white · 1.21:1 · Below AA

Aa On black · 17.33:1 · 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: #03045E at 14.65:1.

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