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THE COLOR STUDIES · 5 COLORS

Coastal — Weathered Field MagicA study in color.

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5 colors / QRCO collectionLightest #E8DCC5 · Darkest #559BBA
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: #559BBA at 2.28:1.

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

Muted Orange

#AF9578L* 63.3
Lightness
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RGB 175, 149, 120 · HSL 31.6°, 25.6%, 57.8%. 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 #AF9578.

FORME®DESIGNED TO FEEL.

Every shade.
A new perspective.

#AF95787.39:1 · AAA
03 Profile & contrast
CIELAB · D65
63.3, 5.3, 18.9
Relative luminance
0.3196
HSL saturation
25.6%
HSL lightness
57.8%

Aa On white · 2.84:1 · Below AA

Aa On black · 7.39:1 · 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 2.09:1.

COLOR 04 / 05

Light Blue

#A8B1DBL* 72.8
Lightness
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RGB 168, 177, 219 · HSL 229.4°, 41.5%, 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 #A8B1DB.

FORME®DESIGNED TO FEEL.

Every shade.
A new perspective.

#A8B1DB9.98:1 · AAA
03 Profile & contrast
CIELAB · D65
72.8, 5.9, -22.2
Relative luminance
0.4488
HSL saturation
41.5%
HSL lightness
75.9%

Aa On white · 2.10:1 · Below AA

Aa On black · 9.98:1 · 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 1.55:1.

COLOR 05 / 05

Muted Cyan

#70A3B2L* 64
Lightness
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More possibilities.

RGB 112, 163, 178 · HSL 193.6°, 30%, 56.9%. 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 #70A3B2.

FORME®DESIGNED TO FEEL.

Every shade.
A new perspective.

#70A3B27.57:1 · AAA
03 Profile & contrast
CIELAB · D65
64, -13.1, -13.1
Relative luminance
0.3285
HSL saturation
30%
HSL lightness
56.9%

Aa On white · 2.77:1 · Below AA

Aa On black · 7.57:1 · 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 2.04:1.

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