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THE COLOR STUDIES · 4 COLORS

Mimosa Cloud EssenceA study in color.

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4 colors / QRCO collectionLightest #C3E3DC · Darkest #2B3E3F
COLOR 01 / 04

Slate

#2B3E3FL* 24.7
Lightness
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One color.
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RGB 43, 62, 63 · HSL 183°, 18.9%, 20.8%. 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 #2B3E3F.

FORME®DESIGNED TO FEEL.

Every shade.
A new perspective.

#2B3E3F11.27:1 · AAA
03 Profile & contrast
CIELAB · D65
24.7, -7.2, -3.1
Relative luminance
0.0432
HSL saturation
18.9%
HSL lightness
20.8%

Aa On white · 11.27:1 · AAA

Aa On black · 1.86:1 · 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: #C3E3DC at 8.23:1.

COLOR 02 / 04

Light Teal

#5BAC94L* 64.9
Lightness
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RGB 91, 172, 148 · HSL 162.2°, 32.8%, 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 #5BAC94.

FORME®DESIGNED TO FEEL.

Every shade.
A new perspective.

#5BAC947.77:1 · AAA
03 Profile & contrast
CIELAB · D65
64.9, -30.7, 4.7
Relative luminance
0.3387
HSL saturation
32.8%
HSL lightness
51.6%

Aa On white · 2.70:1 · Below AA

Aa On black · 7.77:1 · 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: #2B3E3F at 4.17:1.

COLOR 03 / 04

Red

#AA717AL* 53.8
Lightness
A CLOSER LOOK

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More possibilities.

RGB 170, 113, 122 · HSL 350.5°, 25.1%, 55.5%. 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 #AA717A.

FORME®DESIGNED TO FEEL.

Every shade.
A new perspective.

#AA717A5.35:1 · AA
03 Profile & contrast
CIELAB · D65
53.8, 23.8, 4.3
Relative luminance
0.2176
HSL saturation
25.1%
HSL lightness
55.5%

Aa On white · 3.92:1 · Below AA

Aa On black · 5.35:1 · 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: #2B3E3F at 2.87:1.

COLOR 04 / 04

Ghost Dusty Cyan

#C3E3DCL* 87.8
Lightness
A CLOSER LOOK

One color.
More possibilities.

RGB 195, 227, 220 · HSL 166.9°, 36.4%, 82.7%. 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 #C3E3DC.

FORME®DESIGNED TO FEEL.

Every shade.
A new perspective.

#C3E3DC15.34:1 · AAA
03 Profile & contrast
CIELAB · D65
87.8, -11.8, -0.1
Relative luminance
0.7171
HSL saturation
36.4%
HSL lightness
82.7%

Aa On white · 1.37:1 · Below AA

Aa On black · 15.34:1 · 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: #2B3E3F at 8.23:1.

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