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5 colors / QRCO collectionLightest #3C8EAF · Darkest #194E61
COLOR 01 / 05

Deep Cyan

#194E61L* 30.7
Lightness
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RGB 25, 78, 97 · HSL 195.8°, 59%, 23.9%. 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 #194E61.

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#194E619.12:1 · AAA
03 Profile & contrast
CIELAB · D65
30.7, -10.4, -16.2
Relative luminance
0.0652
HSL saturation
59%
HSL lightness
23.9%

Aa On white · 9.12:1 · AAA

Aa On black · 2.30:1 · 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: #3C8EAF at 2.47:1.

COLOR 02 / 05

Blue

#3C6EB9L* 46.5
Lightness
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RGB 60, 110, 185 · HSL 216°, 51%, 48%. 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 #3C6EB9.

FORME®DESIGNED TO FEEL.

Every shade.
A new perspective.

#3C6EB95.09:1 · AA
03 Profile & contrast
CIELAB · D65
46.5, 7.9, -44.6
Relative luminance
0.1562
HSL saturation
51%
HSL lightness
48%

Aa On white · 5.09:1 · AA

Aa On black · 4.12:1 · 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: #194E61 at 1.79:1.

COLOR 03 / 05

Red

#B05C61L* 49.2
Lightness
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RGB 176, 92, 97 · HSL 356.4°, 34.7%, 52.5%. 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 #B05C61.

FORME®DESIGNED TO FEEL.

Every shade.
A new perspective.

#B05C614.62:1 · AA
03 Profile & contrast
CIELAB · D65
49.2, 34.6, 12.7
Relative luminance
0.1775
HSL saturation
34.7%
HSL lightness
52.5%

Aa On white · 4.62:1 · AA

Aa On black · 4.55:1 · 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: #194E61 at 1.97:1.

COLOR 04 / 05

Warm Brown

#A95032L* 44.8
Lightness
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RGB 169, 80, 50 · HSL 15.1°, 54.3%, 42.9%. 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 #A95032.

FORME®DESIGNED TO FEEL.

Every shade.
A new perspective.

#A950325.41:1 · AA
03 Profile & contrast
CIELAB · D65
44.8, 34.3, 34.4
Relative luminance
0.144
HSL saturation
54.3%
HSL lightness
42.9%

Aa On white · 5.41:1 · AA

Aa On black · 3.88:1 · 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: #194E61 at 1.68:1.

COLOR 05 / 05

Cyan

#3C8EAFL* 55.5
Lightness
A CLOSER LOOK

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More possibilities.

RGB 60, 142, 175 · HSL 197.2°, 48.9%, 46.1%. 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 #3C8EAF.

FORME®DESIGNED TO FEEL.

Every shade.
A new perspective.

#3C8EAF5.68:1 · AA
03 Profile & contrast
CIELAB · D65
55.5, -14.4, -24.7
Relative luminance
0.234
HSL saturation
48.9%
HSL lightness
46.1%

Aa On white · 3.70:1 · Below AA

Aa On black · 5.68:1 · 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: #194E61 at 2.47:1.

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