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THE COLOR STUDIES · 5 COLORS

Metallic Study — Cyber GlowA study in color.

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5 colors / QRCO collectionLightest #82C1DF · Darkest #5E828B
COLOR 01 / 05

Muted Cyan

#83AAABL* 66.9
Lightness
A CLOSER LOOK

One color.
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RGB 131, 170, 171 · HSL 181.5°, 19.2%, 59.2%. 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 #83AAAB.

FORME®DESIGNED TO FEEL.

Every shade.
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#83AAAB8.30:1 · AAA
03 Profile & contrast
CIELAB · D65
66.9, -12.9, -4.8
Relative luminance
0.3652
HSL saturation
19.2%
HSL lightness
59.2%

Aa On white · 2.53:1 · Below AA

Aa On black · 8.30:1 · 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: #5E828B at 1.65:1.

COLOR 02 / 05

Muted Cyan

#5E828BL* 52.1
Lightness
A CLOSER LOOK

One color.
More possibilities.

RGB 94, 130, 139 · HSL 192°, 19.3%, 45.7%. 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 #5E828B.

FORME®DESIGNED TO FEEL.

Every shade.
A new perspective.

#5E828B5.04:1 · AA
03 Profile & contrast
CIELAB · D65
52.1, -10.3, -8.9
Relative luminance
0.2021
HSL saturation
19.3%
HSL lightness
45.7%

Aa On white · 4.17:1 · Below AA

Aa On black · 5.04:1 · 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: #82C1DF at 2.11:1.

COLOR 03 / 05

Cyan

#82C1DFL* 75
Lightness
A CLOSER LOOK

One color.
More possibilities.

RGB 130, 193, 223 · HSL 199.4°, 59.2%, 69.2%. 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 #82C1DF.

FORME®DESIGNED TO FEEL.

Every shade.
A new perspective.

#82C1DF10.64:1 · AAA
03 Profile & contrast
CIELAB · D65
75, -12.5, -21.3
Relative luminance
0.4821
HSL saturation
59.2%
HSL lightness
69.2%

Aa On white · 1.97:1 · Below AA

Aa On black · 10.64:1 · 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: #5E828B at 2.11:1.

COLOR 04 / 05

Muted Cyan

#689797L* 59.3
Lightness
A CLOSER LOOK

One color.
More possibilities.

RGB 104, 151, 151 · HSL 180°, 18.4%, 50%. 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 #689797.

FORME®DESIGNED TO FEEL.

Every shade.
A new perspective.

#6897976.46:1 · AA
03 Profile & contrast
CIELAB · D65
59.3, -15.7, -5.1
Relative luminance
0.2731
HSL saturation
18.4%
HSL lightness
50%

Aa On white · 3.25:1 · Below AA

Aa On black · 6.46:1 · 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: #82C1DF at 1.65:1.

COLOR 05 / 05

Muted Cyan

#6797A2L* 59.5
Lightness
A CLOSER LOOK

One color.
More possibilities.

RGB 103, 151, 162 · HSL 191.2°, 24.1%, 52%. 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 #6797A2.

FORME®DESIGNED TO FEEL.

Every shade.
A new perspective.

#6797A26.53:1 · AA
03 Profile & contrast
CIELAB · D65
59.5, -13.2, -10.9
Relative luminance
0.2763
HSL saturation
24.1%
HSL lightness
52%

Aa On white · 3.22:1 · Below AA

Aa On black · 6.53:1 · 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: #82C1DF at 1.63:1.

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