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THE COLOR STUDIES · 4 COLORS

Mangrove MysteryA study in color.

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4 colors / QRCO collectionLightest #F5F7F4 · Darkest #011C2D
COLOR 01 / 04

Deep Ash Indigo

#011C2DL* 9.2
Lightness
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RGB 1, 28, 45 · HSL 203.2°, 95.7%, 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 #011C2D.

FORME®DESIGNED TO FEEL.

Every shade.
A new perspective.

#011C2D17.42:1 · AAA
03 Profile & contrast
CIELAB · D65
9.2, -2.8, -14.4
Relative luminance
0.0103
HSL saturation
95.7%
HSL lightness
9%

Aa On white · 17.42:1 · AAA

Aa On black · 1.21:1 · 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: #F5F7F4 at 16.17:1.

COLOR 02 / 04

Pearl

#F5F7F4L* 97
Lightness
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RGB 245, 247, 244 · HSL 100°, 15.8%, 96.3%. 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 #F5F7F4.

FORME®DESIGNED TO FEEL.

Every shade.
A new perspective.

#F5F7F419.49:1 · AAA
03 Profile & contrast
CIELAB · D65
97, -1.2, 1.2
Relative luminance
0.9247
HSL saturation
15.8%
HSL lightness
96.3%

Aa On white · 1.08:1 · Below AA

Aa On black · 19.49:1 · 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: #011C2D at 16.17:1.

COLOR 03 / 04

Pale Chartreuse

#D5BA90L* 76.8
Lightness
A CLOSER LOOK

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RGB 213, 186, 144 · HSL 36.5°, 45.1%, 70%. 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 #D5BA90.

FORME®DESIGNED TO FEEL.

Every shade.
A new perspective.

#D5BA9011.26:1 · AAA
03 Profile & contrast
CIELAB · D65
76.8, 3.5, 24.9
Relative luminance
0.5128
HSL saturation
45.1%
HSL lightness
70%

Aa On white · 1.87:1 · Below AA

Aa On black · 11.26:1 · 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: #011C2D at 9.34:1.

COLOR 04 / 04

Medium Red

#B42C51L* 41.4
Lightness
A CLOSER LOOK

One color.
More possibilities.

RGB 180, 44, 81 · HSL 343.7°, 60.7%, 43.9%. 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 #B42C51.

FORME®DESIGNED TO FEEL.

Every shade.
A new perspective.

#B42C516.14:1 · AA
03 Profile & contrast
CIELAB · D65
41.4, 56, 11.8
Relative luminance
0.121
HSL saturation
60.7%
HSL lightness
43.9%

Aa On white · 6.14:1 · AA

Aa On black · 3.42:1 · 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: #F5F7F4 at 5.70:1.

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