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THE COLOR STUDIES · 3 COLORS

Neutral Study — Graphite HarmonyA study in color.

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3 colors / QRCO collectionLightest #CDCDCD · Darkest #575757
COLOR 01 / 03

Gray

#767676L* 49.6
Lightness
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RGB 118, 118, 118 · HSL 0°, 0%, 46.3%. 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 #767676.

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#7676764.62:1 · AA
03 Profile & contrast
CIELAB · D65
49.6, 0, 0
Relative luminance
0.1812
HSL saturation
0%
HSL lightness
46.3%

Aa On white · 4.54:1 · AA

Aa On black · 4.62:1 · 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: #CDCDCD at 2.86:1.

COLOR 02 / 03

Dark Gray

#575757L* 37
Lightness
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RGB 87, 87, 87 · HSL 0°, 0%, 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 #575757.

FORME®DESIGNED TO FEEL.

Every shade.
A new perspective.

#5757577.23:1 · AAA
03 Profile & contrast
CIELAB · D65
37, 0, 0
Relative luminance
0.0953
HSL saturation
0%
HSL lightness
34.1%

Aa On white · 7.23:1 · AAA

Aa On black · 2.91:1 · 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: #CDCDCD at 4.55:1.

COLOR 03 / 03

Light Gray

#CDCDCDL* 82.4
Lightness
A CLOSER LOOK

One color.
More possibilities.

RGB 205, 205, 205 · HSL 0°, 0%, 80.4%. 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 #CDCDCD.

FORME®DESIGNED TO FEEL.

Every shade.
A new perspective.

#CDCDCD13.21:1 · AAA
03 Profile & contrast
CIELAB · D65
82.4, 0, 0
Relative luminance
0.6105
HSL saturation
0%
HSL lightness
80.4%

Aa On white · 1.59:1 · Below AA

Aa On black · 13.21:1 · 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: #575757 at 4.55:1.

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