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THE COLOR STUDIES · 6 COLORS

Coastal — Timeless SerenityA study in color.

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6 colors / QRCO collectionLightest #E8DCC5 · Darkest #598982
COLOR 01 / 06

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.

FORME®DESIGNED TO FEEL.

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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: #598982 at 2.91:1.

COLOR 02 / 06

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 / 06

Orange

#BB9374L* 63.9
Lightness
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RGB 187, 147, 116 · HSL 26.2°, 34.3%, 59.4%. 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 #BB9374.

FORME®DESIGNED TO FEEL.

Every shade.
A new perspective.

#BB93747.54:1 · AAA
03 Profile & contrast
CIELAB · D65
63.9, 10.8, 22.2
Relative luminance
0.3269
HSL saturation
34.3%
HSL lightness
59.4%

Aa On white · 2.79:1 · Below AA

Aa On black · 7.54:1 · 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 04 / 06

Muted Teal

#598982L* 53.6
Lightness
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RGB 89, 137, 130 · HSL 171.3°, 21.2%, 44.3%. 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 #598982.

FORME®DESIGNED TO FEEL.

Every shade.
A new perspective.

#5989825.33:1 · AA
03 Profile & contrast
CIELAB · D65
53.6, -17.9, -1.4
Relative luminance
0.2163
HSL saturation
21.2%
HSL lightness
44.3%

Aa On white · 3.94:1 · Below AA

Aa On black · 5.33:1 · 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 2.91:1.

COLOR 05 / 06

Yellow

#C1AF74L* 71.7
Lightness
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RGB 193, 175, 116 · HSL 46°, 38.3%, 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 #C1AF74.

FORME®DESIGNED TO FEEL.

Every shade.
A new perspective.

#C1AF749.65:1 · AAA
03 Profile & contrast
CIELAB · D65
71.7, -2, 32.6
Relative luminance
0.4326
HSL saturation
38.3%
HSL lightness
60.6%

Aa On white · 2.18:1 · Below AA

Aa On black · 9.65:1 · 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: #598982 at 1.81:1.

COLOR 06 / 06

Muted Cyan

#69969DL* 59.2
Lightness
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RGB 105, 150, 157 · HSL 188.1°, 21%, 51.4%. 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 #69969D.

FORME®DESIGNED TO FEEL.

Every shade.
A new perspective.

#69969D6.45:1 · AA
03 Profile & contrast
CIELAB · D65
59.2, -13.4, -8.6
Relative luminance
0.2725
HSL saturation
21%
HSL lightness
51.4%

Aa On white · 3.26:1 · Below AA

Aa On black · 6.45:1 · 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 2.40:1.

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