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THE COLOR STUDIES · 4 COLORS

Macaron EnchantmentA study in color.

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4 colors / QRCO collectionLightest #BEDBE4 · Darkest #10564F
COLOR 01 / 04

Light Subtle Blue

#71A6BBL* 65.3
Lightness
A CLOSER LOOK

One color.
More possibilities.

RGB 113, 166, 187 · HSL 197°, 35.2%, 58.8%. 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 #71A6BB.

FORME®DESIGNED TO FEEL.

Every shade.
A new perspective.

#71A6BB7.87:1 · AAA
03 Profile & contrast
CIELAB · D65
65.3, -12, -16.3
Relative luminance
0.3437
HSL saturation
35.2%
HSL lightness
58.8%

Aa On white · 2.67:1 · Below AA

Aa On black · 7.87:1 · 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: #10564F at 3.19:1.

COLOR 02 / 04

Ice Dusty Azure

#BEDBE4L* 85.6
Lightness
A CLOSER LOOK

One color.
More possibilities.

RGB 190, 219, 228 · HSL 194.2°, 41.3%, 82%. 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 #BEDBE4.

FORME®DESIGNED TO FEEL.

Every shade.
A new perspective.

#BEDBE414.44:1 · AAA
03 Profile & contrast
CIELAB · D65
85.6, -7.7, -7.6
Relative luminance
0.6721
HSL saturation
41.3%
HSL lightness
82%

Aa On white · 1.45:1 · Below AA

Aa On black · 14.44:1 · 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: #10564F at 5.86:1.

COLOR 03 / 04

Pale Faded Blue

#89BED0L* 74
Lightness
A CLOSER LOOK

One color.
More possibilities.

RGB 137, 190, 208 · HSL 195.2°, 43%, 67.6%. 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 #89BED0.

FORME®DESIGNED TO FEEL.

Every shade.
A new perspective.

#89BED010.34:1 · AAA
03 Profile & contrast
CIELAB · D65
74, -12.9, -14.6
Relative luminance
0.467
HSL saturation
43%
HSL lightness
67.6%

Aa On white · 2.03:1 · Below AA

Aa On black · 10.34:1 · 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: #10564F at 4.19:1.

COLOR 04 / 04

Dark Cyan

#10564FL* 32.5
Lightness
A CLOSER LOOK

One color.
More possibilities.

RGB 16, 86, 79 · HSL 174°, 68.6%, 20%. 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 #10564F.

FORME®DESIGNED TO FEEL.

Every shade.
A new perspective.

#10564F8.52:1 · AAA
03 Profile & contrast
CIELAB · D65
32.5, -22.5, -1.9
Relative luminance
0.0733
HSL saturation
68.6%
HSL lightness
20%

Aa On white · 8.52:1 · AAA

Aa On black · 2.47:1 · 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: #BEDBE4 at 5.86:1.

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