qrcoA little theory. A new perspective.
THE COLOR STUDIES · 4 COLORS

Mimosa WhisperA study in color.

Start with the whole. Fall for the details.

4 colors / QRCO collectionLightest #74B7AC · Darkest #222222
COLOR 01 / 04

Charcoal

#222222L* 13.2
Lightness
A CLOSER LOOK

One color.
More possibilities.

RGB 34, 34, 34 · HSL 0°, 0%, 13.3%. 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 #222222.

FORME®DESIGNED TO FEEL.

Every shade.
A new perspective.

#22222215.91:1 · AAA
03 Profile & contrast
CIELAB · D65
13.2, 0, 0
Relative luminance
0.016
HSL saturation
0%
HSL lightness
13.3%

Aa On white · 15.91:1 · AAA

Aa On black · 1.32:1 · 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: #74B7AC at 6.90:1.

COLOR 02 / 04

Gray

#988686L* 57.5
Lightness
A CLOSER LOOK

One color.
More possibilities.

RGB 152, 134, 134 · HSL 0°, 8%, 56.1%. 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 #988686.

FORME®DESIGNED TO FEEL.

Every shade.
A new perspective.

#9886866.09:1 · AA
03 Profile & contrast
CIELAB · D65
57.5, 6.8, 2.5
Relative luminance
0.2545
HSL saturation
8%
HSL lightness
56.1%

Aa On white · 3.45:1 · Below AA

Aa On black · 6.09:1 · 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: #222222 at 4.61:1.

COLOR 03 / 04

Soft Cyan

#74B7ACL* 69.9
Lightness
A CLOSER LOOK

One color.
More possibilities.

RGB 116, 183, 172 · HSL 170.1°, 31.8%, 58.6%. 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 #74B7AC.

FORME®DESIGNED TO FEEL.

Every shade.
A new perspective.

#74B7AC9.11:1 · AAA
03 Profile & contrast
CIELAB · D65
69.9, -23.8, -1.1
Relative luminance
0.4056
HSL saturation
31.8%
HSL lightness
58.6%

Aa On white · 2.30:1 · Below AA

Aa On black · 9.11:1 · 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: #222222 at 6.90:1.

COLOR 04 / 04

Medium Orange

#B24A3BL* 45.2
Lightness
A CLOSER LOOK

One color.
More possibilities.

RGB 178, 74, 59 · HSL 7.6°, 50.2%, 46.5%. 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 #B24A3B.

FORME®DESIGNED TO FEEL.

Every shade.
A new perspective.

#B24A3B5.34:1 · AA
03 Profile & contrast
CIELAB · D65
45.2, 41.4, 30.1
Relative luminance
0.1468
HSL saturation
50.2%
HSL lightness
46.5%

Aa On white · 5.34:1 · AA

Aa On black · 3.94:1 · 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: #222222 at 2.98:1.

MAKE IT YOURS

Give these colors
somewhere to live.

Try the complete palette in QRCO’s brand, type and interface previews. Keep the colors you love and explore the rest.

Use this palette ↗
KEEP EXPLORING

Another point of view.