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THE COLOR STUDIES · 6 COLORS

Metallic Study — Silver Shadow ReverieA study in color.

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6 colors / QRCO collectionLightest #3FB1C8 · Darkest #066886
COLOR 01 / 06

Deep Cyan

#086E71L* 41.8
Lightness
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RGB 8, 110, 113 · HSL 181.7°, 86.8%, 23.7%. 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 #086E71.

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#086E716.04:1 · AA
03 Profile & contrast
CIELAB · D65
41.8, -24.3, -9.1
Relative luminance
0.124
HSL saturation
86.8%
HSL lightness
23.7%

Aa On white · 6.04:1 · AA

Aa On black · 3.48:1 · 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: #3FB1C8 at 2.40:1.

COLOR 02 / 06

Cyan

#3FB1C8L* 67
Lightness
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RGB 63, 177, 200 · HSL 190.1°, 55.5%, 51.6%. 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 #3FB1C8.

FORME®DESIGNED TO FEEL.

Every shade.
A new perspective.

#3FB1C88.33:1 · AAA
03 Profile & contrast
CIELAB · D65
67, -24.4, -21
Relative luminance
0.3667
HSL saturation
55.5%
HSL lightness
51.6%

Aa On white · 2.52:1 · Below AA

Aa On black · 8.33:1 · 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: #066886 at 2.50:1.

COLOR 03 / 06

Cyan

#1F7594L* 45.8
Lightness
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RGB 31, 117, 148 · HSL 195.9°, 65.4%, 35.1%. 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 #1F7594.

FORME®DESIGNED TO FEEL.

Every shade.
A new perspective.

#1F75945.21:1 · AA
03 Profile & contrast
CIELAB · D65
45.8, -13.9, -23.9
Relative luminance
0.1515
HSL saturation
65.4%
HSL lightness
35.1%

Aa On white · 5.21:1 · AA

Aa On black · 4.03:1 · 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: #3FB1C8 at 2.07:1.

COLOR 04 / 06

Muted Cyan

#518081L* 50.4
Lightness
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RGB 81, 128, 129 · HSL 181.2°, 22.9%, 41.2%. 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 #518081.

FORME®DESIGNED TO FEEL.

Every shade.
A new perspective.

#5180814.75:1 · AA
03 Profile & contrast
CIELAB · D65
50.4, -15.6, -5.6
Relative luminance
0.1877
HSL saturation
22.9%
HSL lightness
41.2%

Aa On white · 4.42:1 · Below AA

Aa On black · 4.75:1 · 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: #3FB1C8 at 1.75:1.

COLOR 05 / 06

Cyan

#2C7382L* 44.8
Lightness
A CLOSER LOOK

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More possibilities.

RGB 44, 115, 130 · HSL 190.5°, 49.4%, 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 #2C7382.

FORME®DESIGNED TO FEEL.

Every shade.
A new perspective.

#2C73825.41:1 · AA
03 Profile & contrast
CIELAB · D65
44.8, -17, -14.8
Relative luminance
0.1441
HSL saturation
49.4%
HSL lightness
34.1%

Aa On white · 5.41:1 · AA

Aa On black · 3.88:1 · 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: #3FB1C8 at 2.15:1.

COLOR 06 / 06

Deep Cyan

#066886L* 40.7
Lightness
A CLOSER LOOK

One color.
More possibilities.

RGB 6, 104, 134 · HSL 194.1°, 91.4%, 27.5%. 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 #066886.

FORME®DESIGNED TO FEEL.

Every shade.
A new perspective.

#0668866.30:1 · AA
03 Profile & contrast
CIELAB · D65
40.7, -13.6, -23.6
Relative luminance
0.1166
HSL saturation
91.4%
HSL lightness
27.5%

Aa On white · 6.30:1 · AA

Aa On black · 3.33:1 · 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: #3FB1C8 at 2.50:1.

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