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THE COLOR STUDIES · 5 COLORS

Coastal — Classic WonderA study in color.

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5 colors / QRCO collectionLightest #E8DCC5 · Darkest #8186B4
COLOR 01 / 05

Beige

#E8DCC5L* 88.1
Lightness
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RGB 232, 220, 197 · HSL 39.4°, 43.2%, 84.1%. 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 #E8DCC5.

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#E8DCC515.47:1 · AAA
03 Profile & contrast
CIELAB · D65
88.1, 0.3, 12.8
Relative luminance
0.7237
HSL saturation
43.2%
HSL lightness
84.1%

Aa On white · 1.36:1 · Below AA

Aa On black · 15.47:1 · 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: #8186B4 at 2.58:1.

COLOR 02 / 05

Cyan

#559BBAL* 60.7
Lightness
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RGB 85, 155, 186 · HSL 198.4°, 42.3%, 53.1%. 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 #559BBA.

FORME®DESIGNED TO FEEL.

Every shade.
A new perspective.

#559BBA6.78:1 · AA
03 Profile & contrast
CIELAB · D65
60.7, -13.2, -22.8
Relative luminance
0.2892
HSL saturation
42.3%
HSL lightness
53.1%

Aa On white · 3.10:1 · Below AA

Aa On black · 6.78:1 · 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: #E8DCC5 at 2.28:1.

COLOR 03 / 05

Teal

#6DB69EL* 68.9
Lightness
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RGB 109, 182, 158 · HSL 160.3°, 33.3%, 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 #6DB69E.

FORME®DESIGNED TO FEEL.

Every shade.
A new perspective.

#6DB69E8.84:1 · AAA
03 Profile & contrast
CIELAB · D65
68.9, -28.5, 5.1
Relative luminance
0.3918
HSL saturation
33.3%
HSL lightness
57.1%

Aa On white · 2.38:1 · Below AA

Aa On black · 8.84:1 · 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: #E8DCC5 at 1.75:1.

COLOR 04 / 05

Muted Yellow

#9C9D7DL* 63.9
Lightness
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RGB 156, 157, 125 · HSL 61.9°, 14%, 55.3%. 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 #9C9D7D.

FORME®DESIGNED TO FEEL.

Every shade.
A new perspective.

#9C9D7D7.53:1 · AAA
03 Profile & contrast
CIELAB · D65
63.9, -5.9, 16.7
Relative luminance
0.3266
HSL saturation
14%
HSL lightness
55.3%

Aa On white · 2.79:1 · Below AA

Aa On black · 7.53:1 · 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: #E8DCC5 at 2.05:1.

COLOR 05 / 05

Muted Blue

#8186B4L* 57.1
Lightness
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RGB 129, 134, 180 · HSL 234.1°, 25.4%, 60.6%. 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 #8186B4.

FORME®DESIGNED TO FEEL.

Every shade.
A new perspective.

#8186B46.00:1 · AA
03 Profile & contrast
CIELAB · D65
57.1, 8.8, -24.8
Relative luminance
0.2501
HSL saturation
25.4%
HSL lightness
60.6%

Aa On white · 3.50:1 · Below AA

Aa On black · 6.00:1 · 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: #E8DCC5 at 2.58:1.

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