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THE COLOR STUDIES · 5 COLORS

Elegant Study — Pearl Bang DaydreamA study in color.

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5 colors / QRCO collectionLightest #C4C9B5 · Darkest #12858F
COLOR 01 / 05

Muted Orange

#B5AB93L* 70.2
Lightness
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RGB 181, 171, 147 · HSL 42.4°, 18.7%, 64.3%. 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 #B5AB93.

FORME®DESIGNED TO FEEL.

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#B5AB939.21:1 · AAA
03 Profile & contrast
CIELAB · D65
70.2, -0.4, 13.7
Relative luminance
0.4106
HSL saturation
18.7%
HSL lightness
64.3%

Aa On white · 2.28:1 · Below AA

Aa On black · 9.21:1 · 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: #12858F at 1.93:1.

COLOR 02 / 05

Light Lime

#C4C9B5L* 80.1
Lightness
A CLOSER LOOK

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RGB 196, 201, 181 · HSL 75°, 15.6%, 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 #C4C9B5.

FORME®DESIGNED TO FEEL.

Every shade.
A new perspective.

#C4C9B512.37:1 · AAA
03 Profile & contrast
CIELAB · D65
80.1, -5.3, 9.4
Relative luminance
0.5685
HSL saturation
15.6%
HSL lightness
74.9%

Aa On white · 1.70:1 · Below AA

Aa On black · 12.37:1 · 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: #12858F at 2.59:1.

COLOR 03 / 05

Muted Green

#5A9D6DL* 59.3
Lightness
A CLOSER LOOK

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RGB 90, 157, 109 · HSL 137°, 27.1%, 48.4%. 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 #5A9D6D.

FORME®DESIGNED TO FEEL.

Every shade.
A new perspective.

#5A9D6D6.48:1 · AA
03 Profile & contrast
CIELAB · D65
59.3, -32.2, 18.6
Relative luminance
0.2739
HSL saturation
27.1%
HSL lightness
48.4%

Aa On white · 3.24:1 · Below AA

Aa On black · 6.48:1 · 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: #C4C9B5 at 1.91:1.

COLOR 04 / 05

Muted Teal

#7DA199L* 63.5
Lightness
A CLOSER LOOK

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RGB 125, 161, 153 · HSL 166.7°, 16.1%, 56.1%. 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 #7DA199.

FORME®DESIGNED TO FEEL.

Every shade.
A new perspective.

#7DA1997.43:1 · AAA
03 Profile & contrast
CIELAB · D65
63.5, -14, 0.1
Relative luminance
0.3215
HSL saturation
16.1%
HSL lightness
56.1%

Aa On white · 2.83:1 · Below AA

Aa On black · 7.43:1 · 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: #C4C9B5 at 1.66:1.

COLOR 05 / 05

Cyan

#12858FL* 50.6
Lightness
A CLOSER LOOK

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More possibilities.

RGB 18, 133, 143 · HSL 184.8°, 77.6%, 31.6%. 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 #12858F.

FORME®DESIGNED TO FEEL.

Every shade.
A new perspective.

#12858F4.78:1 · AA
03 Profile & contrast
CIELAB · D65
50.6, -25.4, -13.8
Relative luminance
0.1889
HSL saturation
77.6%
HSL lightness
31.6%

Aa On white · 4.40:1 · Below AA

Aa On black · 4.78:1 · 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: #C4C9B5 at 2.59:1.

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