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THE COLOR STUDIES · 4 COLORS

Earthy QuietudeA study in color.

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4 colors / TrendingLightest #D6E3EF · Darkest #273C2F
COLOR 01 / 04

Pearl

#D6E3EFL* 89.6
Lightness
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RGB 214, 227, 239 · HSL 208.8°, 43.9%, 88.8%. 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 #D6E3EF.

FORME®DESIGNED TO FEEL.

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#D6E3EF16.09:1 · AAA
03 Profile & contrast
CIELAB · D65
89.6, -2, -7.3
Relative luminance
0.7547
HSL saturation
43.9%
HSL lightness
88.8%

Aa On white · 1.30:1 · Below AA

Aa On black · 16.09:1 · 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: #273C2F at 9.07:1.

COLOR 02 / 04

Dark Jade

#273C2FL* 23.2
Lightness
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RGB 39, 60, 47 · HSL 142.9°, 21.2%, 19.4%. 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 #273C2F.

FORME®DESIGNED TO FEEL.

Every shade.
A new perspective.

#273C2F11.84:1 · AAA
03 Profile & contrast
CIELAB · D65
23.2, -11.7, 5.4
Relative luminance
0.0387
HSL saturation
21.2%
HSL lightness
19.4%

Aa On white · 11.84:1 · AAA

Aa On black · 1.77:1 · 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: #D6E3EF at 9.07:1.

COLOR 03 / 04

Slate

#383A3DL* 24.3
Lightness
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RGB 56, 58, 61 · HSL 216°, 4.3%, 22.9%. 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 #383A3D.

FORME®DESIGNED TO FEEL.

Every shade.
A new perspective.

#383A3D11.41:1 · AAA
03 Profile & contrast
CIELAB · D65
24.3, -0.1, -2.2
Relative luminance
0.042
HSL saturation
4.3%
HSL lightness
22.9%

Aa On white · 11.41:1 · AAA

Aa On black · 1.84:1 · 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: #D6E3EF at 8.74:1.

COLOR 04 / 04

Pale Dusty Cyan

#8DB3AFL* 70.2
Lightness
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RGB 141, 179, 175 · HSL 173.7°, 20%, 62.7%. 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 #8DB3AF.

FORME®DESIGNED TO FEEL.

Every shade.
A new perspective.

#8DB3AF9.20:1 · AAA
03 Profile & contrast
CIELAB · D65
70.2, -13.6, -2.2
Relative luminance
0.41
HSL saturation
20%
HSL lightness
62.7%

Aa On white · 2.28:1 · Below AA

Aa On black · 9.20:1 · 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: #273C2F at 5.19:1.

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