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THE COLOR STUDIES · 6 COLORS

Linear Study — Cinnamon EssenceA study in color.

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6 colors / QRCO collectionLightest #8FC5CB · Darkest #234B3E
COLOR 01 / 06

Deep Teal

#234B3EL* 28.7
Lightness
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RGB 35, 75, 62 · HSL 160.5°, 36.4%, 21.6%. 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 #234B3E.

FORME®DESIGNED TO FEEL.

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#234B3E9.78:1 · AAA
03 Profile & contrast
CIELAB · D65
28.7, -17.8, 3.4
Relative luminance
0.0574
HSL saturation
36.4%
HSL lightness
21.6%

Aa On white · 9.78:1 · AAA

Aa On black · 2.15:1 · 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: #8FC5CB at 5.13:1.

COLOR 02 / 06

Deep Teal

#1C6457L* 37.9
Lightness
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RGB 28, 100, 87 · HSL 169.2°, 56.3%, 25.1%. 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 #1C6457.

FORME®DESIGNED TO FEEL.

Every shade.
A new perspective.

#1C64576.98:1 · AA
03 Profile & contrast
CIELAB · D65
37.9, -25.3, 1
Relative luminance
0.1005
HSL saturation
56.3%
HSL lightness
25.1%

Aa On white · 6.98:1 · AA

Aa On black · 3.01:1 · 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: #8FC5CB at 3.66:1.

COLOR 03 / 06

Teal

#327C74L* 47.4
Lightness
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RGB 50, 124, 116 · HSL 173.5°, 42.5%, 34.1%. 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 #327C74.

FORME®DESIGNED TO FEEL.

Every shade.
A new perspective.

#327C744.92:1 · AA
03 Profile & contrast
CIELAB · D65
47.4, -24.9, -2.5
Relative luminance
0.1635
HSL saturation
42.5%
HSL lightness
34.1%

Aa On white · 4.92:1 · AA

Aa On black · 4.27:1 · 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: #8FC5CB at 2.58:1.

COLOR 04 / 06

Teal

#289895L* 57.1
Lightness
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RGB 40, 152, 149 · HSL 178.4°, 58.3%, 37.6%. 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 #289895.

FORME®DESIGNED TO FEEL.

Every shade.
A new perspective.

#2898956.02:1 · AA
03 Profile & contrast
CIELAB · D65
57.1, -30.7, -7.3
Relative luminance
0.2508
HSL saturation
58.3%
HSL lightness
37.6%

Aa On white · 3.49:1 · Below AA

Aa On black · 6.02:1 · 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: #234B3E at 2.80:1.

COLOR 05 / 06

Cyan

#42B1B6L* 66.5
Lightness
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RGB 66, 177, 182 · HSL 182.6°, 46.8%, 48.6%. 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 #42B1B6.

FORME®DESIGNED TO FEEL.

Every shade.
A new perspective.

#42B1B68.20:1 · AAA
03 Profile & contrast
CIELAB · D65
66.5, -29.3, -11.8
Relative luminance
0.3598
HSL saturation
46.8%
HSL lightness
48.6%

Aa On white · 2.56:1 · Below AA

Aa On black · 8.20:1 · 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: #234B3E at 3.82:1.

COLOR 06 / 06

Cyan

#8FC5CBL* 76.1
Lightness
A CLOSER LOOK

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More possibilities.

RGB 143, 197, 203 · HSL 186°, 36.6%, 67.8%. 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 #8FC5CB.

FORME®DESIGNED TO FEEL.

Every shade.
A new perspective.

#8FC5CB11.02:1 · AAA
03 Profile & contrast
CIELAB · D65
76.1, -16, -8.7
Relative luminance
0.5008
HSL saturation
36.6%
HSL lightness
67.8%

Aa On white · 1.91:1 · Below AA

Aa On black · 11.02:1 · 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: #234B3E at 5.13:1.

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