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THE COLOR STUDIES · 6 COLORS

Coastal — Old School Shadow ReverieA study in color.

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6 colors / QRCO collectionLightest #D7CAB5 · Darkest #317E8C
COLOR 01 / 06

Beige

#D7CAB5L* 81.9
Lightness
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RGB 215, 202, 181 · HSL 37.1°, 29.8%, 77.6%. 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 #D7CAB5.

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#D7CAB513.00:1 · AAA
03 Profile & contrast
CIELAB · D65
81.9, 1.1, 12.1
Relative luminance
0.6002
HSL saturation
29.8%
HSL lightness
77.6%

Aa On white · 1.61:1 · Below AA

Aa On black · 13.00:1 · 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: #317E8C at 2.89:1.

COLOR 02 / 06

Cyan

#317E8CL* 48.8
Lightness
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RGB 49, 126, 140 · HSL 189.2°, 48.1%, 37.1%. 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 #317E8C.

FORME®DESIGNED TO FEEL.

Every shade.
A new perspective.

#317E8C4.67:1 · AA
03 Profile & contrast
CIELAB · D65
48.8, -18.9, -14.6
Relative luminance
0.1747
HSL saturation
48.1%
HSL lightness
37.1%

Aa On white · 4.67:1 · AA

Aa On black · 4.49:1 · 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: #D7CAB5 at 2.89:1.

COLOR 03 / 06

Dusty Rose

#926E89L* 50.8
Lightness
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RGB 146, 110, 137 · HSL 315°, 14.2%, 50.2%. 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 #926E89.

FORME®DESIGNED TO FEEL.

Every shade.
A new perspective.

#926E894.81:1 · AA
03 Profile & contrast
CIELAB · D65
50.8, 18.9, -9.3
Relative luminance
0.1907
HSL saturation
14.2%
HSL lightness
50.2%

Aa On white · 4.36:1 · Below AA

Aa On black · 4.81:1 · 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: #D7CAB5 at 2.70:1.

COLOR 04 / 06

Light Blue

#A3B7DBL* 74
Lightness
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RGB 163, 183, 219 · HSL 218.6°, 43.8%, 74.9%. 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 #A3B7DB.

FORME®DESIGNED TO FEEL.

Every shade.
A new perspective.

#A3B7DB10.35:1 · AAA
03 Profile & contrast
CIELAB · D65
74, 1.1, -20.3
Relative luminance
0.4677
HSL saturation
43.8%
HSL lightness
74.9%

Aa On white · 2.03:1 · Below AA

Aa On black · 10.35:1 · 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: #317E8C at 2.30:1.

COLOR 05 / 06

Teal

#53AFA2L* 65.8
Lightness
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RGB 83, 175, 162 · HSL 171.5°, 36.5%, 50.6%. 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 #53AFA2.

FORME®DESIGNED TO FEEL.

Every shade.
A new perspective.

#53AFA28.02:1 · AAA
03 Profile & contrast
CIELAB · D65
65.8, -30.6, -1.7
Relative luminance
0.3511
HSL saturation
36.5%
HSL lightness
50.6%

Aa On white · 2.62:1 · Below AA

Aa On black · 8.02:1 · 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: #317E8C at 1.79:1.

COLOR 06 / 06

Cyan

#4DACD7L* 66.5
Lightness
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RGB 77, 172, 215 · HSL 198.7°, 63.3%, 57.3%. 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 #4DACD7.

FORME®DESIGNED TO FEEL.

Every shade.
A new perspective.

#4DACD78.20:1 · AAA
03 Profile & contrast
CIELAB · D65
66.5, -14.9, -30.1
Relative luminance
0.3599
HSL saturation
63.3%
HSL lightness
57.3%

Aa On white · 2.56:1 · Below AA

Aa On black · 8.20:1 · 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: #317E8C at 1.82:1.

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