qrcoA little theory. A new perspective.
THE COLOR STUDIES · 4 COLORS

Harbor LullabyA study in color.

Start with the whole. Fall for the details.

4 colors / QRCO collectionLightest #E5E6E9 · Darkest #1F252F
COLOR 01 / 04

Dark Pink

#73436DL* 35.5
Lightness
A CLOSER LOOK

One color.
More possibilities.

RGB 115, 67, 109 · HSL 307.5°, 26.4%, 35.7%. 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 #73436D.

FORME®DESIGNED TO FEEL.

Every shade.
A new perspective.

#73436D7.63:1 · AAA
03 Profile & contrast
CIELAB · D65
35.5, 27.6, -15.7
Relative luminance
0.0876
HSL saturation
26.4%
HSL lightness
35.7%

Aa On white · 7.63:1 · AAA

Aa On black · 2.75:1 · 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: #E5E6E9 at 6.11:1.

COLOR 02 / 04

Pearl

#E5E6E9L* 91.3
Lightness
A CLOSER LOOK

One color.
More possibilities.

RGB 229, 230, 233 · HSL 225°, 8.3%, 90.6%. 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 #E5E6E9.

FORME®DESIGNED TO FEEL.

Every shade.
A new perspective.

#E5E6E916.83:1 · AAA
03 Profile & contrast
CIELAB · D65
91.3, 0.2, -1.6
Relative luminance
0.7913
HSL saturation
8.3%
HSL lightness
90.6%

Aa On white · 1.25:1 · Below AA

Aa On black · 16.83:1 · 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: #1F252F at 12.34:1.

COLOR 03 / 04

Subtle Ruby

#B67C9AL* 58.7
Lightness
A CLOSER LOOK

One color.
More possibilities.

RGB 182, 124, 154 · HSL 329°, 28.4%, 60%. 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 #B67C9A.

FORME®DESIGNED TO FEEL.

Every shade.
A new perspective.

#B67C9A6.34:1 · AA
03 Profile & contrast
CIELAB · D65
58.7, 27.1, -6.9
Relative luminance
0.2669
HSL saturation
28.4%
HSL lightness
60%

Aa On white · 3.31:1 · Below AA

Aa On black · 6.34:1 · 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: #1F252F at 4.65:1.

COLOR 04 / 04

Charcoal

#1F252FL* 14.5
Lightness
A CLOSER LOOK

One color.
More possibilities.

RGB 31, 37, 47 · HSL 217.5°, 20.5%, 15.3%. 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 #1F252F.

FORME®DESIGNED TO FEEL.

Every shade.
A new perspective.

#1F252F15.40:1 · AAA
03 Profile & contrast
CIELAB · D65
14.5, 0.3, -7.5
Relative luminance
0.0182
HSL saturation
20.5%
HSL lightness
15.3%

Aa On white · 15.40:1 · AAA

Aa On black · 1.36:1 · 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: #E5E6E9 at 12.34:1.

MAKE IT YOURS

Give these colors
somewhere to live.

Try the complete palette in QRCO’s brand, type and interface previews. Keep the colors you love and explore the rest.

Use this palette ↗
KEEP EXPLORING

Another point of view.