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THE COLOR STUDIES · 6 COLORS

Metallic Study — Industrial LullabyA study in color.

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6 colors / QRCO collectionLightest #7CC2D2 · Darkest #407C96
COLOR 01 / 06

Cyan

#62B9BBL* 70.1
Lightness
A CLOSER LOOK

One color.
More possibilities.

RGB 98, 185, 187 · HSL 181.3°, 39.6%, 55.9%. 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 #62B9BB.

FORME®DESIGNED TO FEEL.

Every shade.
A new perspective.

#62B9BB9.18:1 · AAA
03 Profile & contrast
CIELAB · D65
70.1, -25.6, -9.1
Relative luminance
0.4088
HSL saturation
39.6%
HSL lightness
55.9%

Aa On white · 2.29:1 · Below AA

Aa On black · 9.18:1 · 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: #407C96 at 2.02:1.

COLOR 02 / 06

Muted Cyan

#73AAB6L* 66.3
Lightness
A CLOSER LOOK

One color.
More possibilities.

RGB 115, 170, 182 · HSL 190.7°, 31.5%, 58.2%. 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 #73AAB6.

FORME®DESIGNED TO FEEL.

Every shade.
A new perspective.

#73AAB68.15:1 · AAA
03 Profile & contrast
CIELAB · D65
66.3, -14.9, -11.9
Relative luminance
0.3577
HSL saturation
31.5%
HSL lightness
58.2%

Aa On white · 2.58:1 · Below AA

Aa On black · 8.15:1 · 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: #407C96 at 1.80:1.

COLOR 03 / 06

Cyan

#407C96L* 49.1
Lightness
A CLOSER LOOK

One color.
More possibilities.

RGB 64, 124, 150 · HSL 198.1°, 40.2%, 42%. 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 #407C96.

FORME®DESIGNED TO FEEL.

Every shade.
A new perspective.

#407C964.62:1 · AA
03 Profile & contrast
CIELAB · D65
49.1, -11.6, -19.9
Relative luminance
0.1771
HSL saturation
40.2%
HSL lightness
42%

Aa On white · 4.62:1 · AA

Aa On black · 4.54:1 · 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: #7CC2D2 at 2.31:1.

COLOR 04 / 06

Muted Cyan

#84B6B7L* 70.7
Lightness
A CLOSER LOOK

One color.
More possibilities.

RGB 132, 182, 183 · HSL 181.2°, 26.2%, 61.8%. 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 #84B6B7.

FORME®DESIGNED TO FEEL.

Every shade.
A new perspective.

#84B6B79.36:1 · AAA
03 Profile & contrast
CIELAB · D65
70.7, -16.1, -5.8
Relative luminance
0.4178
HSL saturation
26.2%
HSL lightness
61.8%

Aa On white · 2.24:1 · Below AA

Aa On black · 9.36:1 · 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: #407C96 at 2.06:1.

COLOR 05 / 06

Cyan

#7CC2D2L* 74.5
Lightness
A CLOSER LOOK

One color.
More possibilities.

RGB 124, 194, 210 · HSL 191.2°, 48.9%, 65.5%. 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 #7CC2D2.

FORME®DESIGNED TO FEEL.

Every shade.
A new perspective.

#7CC2D210.50:1 · AAA
03 Profile & contrast
CIELAB · D65
74.5, -17.9, -14.9
Relative luminance
0.4752
HSL saturation
48.9%
HSL lightness
65.5%

Aa On white · 2.00:1 · Below AA

Aa On black · 10.50:1 · 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: #407C96 at 2.31:1.

COLOR 06 / 06

Blue

#86AFC4L* 69.3
Lightness
A CLOSER LOOK

One color.
More possibilities.

RGB 134, 175, 196 · HSL 200.3°, 34.4%, 64.7%. 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 #86AFC4.

FORME®DESIGNED TO FEEL.

Every shade.
A new perspective.

#86AFC48.94:1 · AAA
03 Profile & contrast
CIELAB · D65
69.3, -8.7, -15.1
Relative luminance
0.3971
HSL saturation
34.4%
HSL lightness
64.7%

Aa On white · 2.35:1 · Below AA

Aa On black · 8.94:1 · 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: #407C96 at 1.97:1.

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