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THE COLOR STUDIES · 4 COLORS

Blackberry QuietudeA study in color.

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4 colors / QRCO collectionLightest #14CFCB · Darkest #11688E
COLOR 01 / 04

Sapphire

#11688EL* 41.2
Lightness
A CLOSER LOOK

One color.
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RGB 17, 104, 142 · HSL 198.2°, 78.6%, 31.2%. 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 #11688E.

FORME®DESIGNED TO FEEL.

Every shade.
A new perspective.

#11688E6.19:1 · AA
03 Profile & contrast
CIELAB · D65
41.2, -9.9, -27.6
Relative luminance
0.1197
HSL saturation
78.6%
HSL lightness
31.2%

Aa On white · 6.19:1 · AA

Aa On black · 3.39:1 · 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: #14CFCB at 3.19:1.

COLOR 02 / 04

Pale Medium Cyan

#14CFCBL* 75.5
Lightness
A CLOSER LOOK

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More possibilities.

RGB 20, 207, 203 · HSL 178.7°, 82.4%, 44.5%. 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 #14CFCB.

FORME®DESIGNED TO FEEL.

Every shade.
A new perspective.

#14CFCB10.82:1 · AAA
03 Profile & contrast
CIELAB · D65
75.5, -41.7, -9.9
Relative luminance
0.4909
HSL saturation
82.4%
HSL lightness
44.5%

Aa On white · 1.94:1 · Below AA

Aa On black · 10.82:1 · 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: #11688E at 3.19:1.

COLOR 03 / 04

Pale Orange

#CB857CL* 62.4
Lightness
A CLOSER LOOK

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More possibilities.

RGB 203, 133, 124 · HSL 6.8°, 43.2%, 64.1%. 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 #CB857C.

FORME®DESIGNED TO FEEL.

Every shade.
A new perspective.

#CB857C7.19:1 · AAA
03 Profile & contrast
CIELAB · D65
62.4, 25.8, 16
Relative luminance
0.3093
HSL saturation
43.2%
HSL lightness
64.1%

Aa On white · 2.92:1 · Below AA

Aa On black · 7.19:1 · 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: #11688E at 2.12:1.

COLOR 04 / 04

Soft Rich Crimson

#F9928AL* 71.2
Lightness
A CLOSER LOOK

One color.
More possibilities.

RGB 249, 146, 138 · HSL 4.3°, 90.2%, 75.9%. 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 #F9928A.

FORME®DESIGNED TO FEEL.

Every shade.
A new perspective.

#F9928A9.51:1 · AAA
03 Profile & contrast
CIELAB · D65
71.2, 37.9, 21.1
Relative luminance
0.4253
HSL saturation
90.2%
HSL lightness
75.9%

Aa On white · 2.21:1 · Below AA

Aa On black · 9.51:1 · 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: #11688E at 2.80:1.

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