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THE COLOR STUDIES · 10 COLORS

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10 colors / TrendingLightest #A9D6E5 · Darkest #012A4A
COLOR 01 / 10

Dark Faded Violet

#012A4AL* 16.3
Lightness
A CLOSER LOOK

One color.
More possibilities.

RGB 1, 42, 74 · HSL 206.3°, 97.3%, 14.7%. 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 #012A4A.

FORME®DESIGNED TO FEEL.

Every shade.
A new perspective.

#012A4A14.67:1 · AAA
03 Profile & contrast
CIELAB · D65
16.3, 0.6, -23.6
Relative luminance
0.0216
HSL saturation
97.3%
HSL lightness
14.7%

Aa On white · 14.67:1 · AAA

Aa On black · 1.43:1 · 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: #A9D6E5 at 9.39:1.

COLOR 02 / 10

Dark Violet

#013A63L* 23.4
Lightness
A CLOSER LOOK

One color.
More possibilities.

RGB 1, 58, 99 · HSL 205.1°, 98%, 19.6%. 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 #013A63.

FORME®DESIGNED TO FEEL.

Every shade.
A new perspective.

#013A6311.75:1 · AAA
03 Profile & contrast
CIELAB · D65
23.4, 0.6, -28.8
Relative luminance
0.0393
HSL saturation
98%
HSL lightness
19.6%

Aa On white · 11.75:1 · AAA

Aa On black · 1.79:1 · 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: #A9D6E5 at 7.52:1.

COLOR 03 / 10

Dark Soft Violet

#01497CL* 30
Lightness
A CLOSER LOOK

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RGB 1, 73, 124 · HSL 204.9°, 98.4%, 24.5%. 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 #01497C.

FORME®DESIGNED TO FEEL.

Every shade.
A new perspective.

#01497C9.35:1 · AAA
03 Profile & contrast
CIELAB · D65
30, 1.3, -34.3
Relative luminance
0.0623
HSL saturation
98.4%
HSL lightness
24.5%

Aa On white · 9.35:1 · AAA

Aa On black · 2.25:1 · 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: #A9D6E5 at 5.98:1.

COLOR 04 / 10

Dark Rich Violet

#014F86L* 32.5
Lightness
A CLOSER LOOK

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More possibilities.

RGB 1, 79, 134 · HSL 204.8°, 98.5%, 26.5%. 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 #014F86.

FORME®DESIGNED TO FEEL.

Every shade.
A new perspective.

#014F868.52:1 · AAA
03 Profile & contrast
CIELAB · D65
32.5, 1.5, -36.5
Relative luminance
0.0732
HSL saturation
98.5%
HSL lightness
26.5%

Aa On white · 8.52:1 · AAA

Aa On black · 2.46:1 · 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: #A9D6E5 at 5.45:1.

COLOR 05 / 10

Sapphire

#2A6F97L* 44.4
Lightness
A CLOSER LOOK

One color.
More possibilities.

RGB 42, 111, 151 · HSL 202°, 56.5%, 37.8%. 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 #2A6F97.

FORME®DESIGNED TO FEEL.

Every shade.
A new perspective.

#2A6F975.50:1 · AA
03 Profile & contrast
CIELAB · D65
44.4, -7.8, -28
Relative luminance
0.141
HSL saturation
56.5%
HSL lightness
37.8%

Aa On white · 5.50:1 · AA

Aa On black · 3.82:1 · 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: #A9D6E5 at 3.52:1.

COLOR 06 / 10

Sapphire

#2C7DA0L* 49.2
Lightness
A CLOSER LOOK

One color.
More possibilities.

RGB 44, 125, 160 · HSL 198.1°, 56.9%, 40%. 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 #2C7DA0.

FORME®DESIGNED TO FEEL.

Every shade.
A new perspective.

#2C7DA04.62:1 · AA
03 Profile & contrast
CIELAB · D65
49.2, -12.5, -25.8
Relative luminance
0.1774
HSL saturation
56.9%
HSL lightness
40%

Aa On white · 4.62:1 · AA

Aa On black · 4.55:1 · 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: #012A4A at 3.18:1.

COLOR 07 / 10

Faded Sapphire

#468FAFL* 56.1
Lightness
A CLOSER LOOK

One color.
More possibilities.

RGB 70, 143, 175 · HSL 198.3°, 42.9%, 48%. 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 #468FAF.

FORME®DESIGNED TO FEEL.

Every shade.
A new perspective.

#468FAF5.81:1 · AA
03 Profile & contrast
CIELAB · D65
56.1, -13.1, -23.7
Relative luminance
0.2404
HSL saturation
42.9%
HSL lightness
48%

Aa On white · 3.62:1 · Below AA

Aa On black · 5.81:1 · 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: #012A4A at 4.06:1.

COLOR 08 / 10

Light Blue

#61A5C2L* 64.4
Lightness
A CLOSER LOOK

One color.
More possibilities.

RGB 97, 165, 194 · HSL 197.9°, 44.3%, 57.1%. 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 #61A5C2.

FORME®DESIGNED TO FEEL.

Every shade.
A new perspective.

#61A5C27.67:1 · AAA
03 Profile & contrast
CIELAB · D65
64.4, -13.6, -21.5
Relative luminance
0.3335
HSL saturation
44.3%
HSL lightness
57.1%

Aa On white · 2.74:1 · Below AA

Aa On black · 7.67:1 · 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: #012A4A at 5.36:1.

COLOR 09 / 10

Pale Gentle Blue

#89C2D9L* 75.4
Lightness
A CLOSER LOOK

One color.
More possibilities.

RGB 137, 194, 217 · HSL 197.3°, 51.3%, 69.4%. 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 #89C2D9.

FORME®DESIGNED TO FEEL.

Every shade.
A new perspective.

#89C2D910.78:1 · AAA
03 Profile & contrast
CIELAB · D65
75.4, -12.7, -17.4
Relative luminance
0.4891
HSL saturation
51.3%
HSL lightness
69.4%

Aa On white · 1.95:1 · Below AA

Aa On black · 10.78:1 · 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: #012A4A at 7.53:1.

COLOR 10 / 10

Ice Faded Blue

#A9D6E5L* 83
Lightness
A CLOSER LOOK

One color.
More possibilities.

RGB 169, 214, 229 · HSL 195°, 53.6%, 78%. 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 #A9D6E5.

FORME®DESIGNED TO FEEL.

Every shade.
A new perspective.

#A9D6E513.44:1 · AAA
03 Profile & contrast
CIELAB · D65
83, -11.3, -12.2
Relative luminance
0.6219
HSL saturation
53.6%
HSL lightness
78%

Aa On white · 1.56:1 · Below AA

Aa On black · 13.44:1 · 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: #012A4A at 9.39:1.

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