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THE COLOR STUDIES · 3 COLORS

Neutral Study — Minimalist CharmA study in color.

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3 colors / QRCO collectionLightest #969696 · Darkest #696969
COLOR 01 / 03

Gray

#7A7A7AL* 51.2
Lightness
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RGB 122, 122, 122 · HSL 0°, 0%, 47.8%. 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 #7A7A7A.

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#7A7A7A4.89:1 · AA
03 Profile & contrast
CIELAB · D65
51.2, 0, 0
Relative luminance
0.1946
HSL saturation
0%
HSL lightness
47.8%

Aa On white · 4.29:1 · Below AA

Aa On black · 4.89:1 · 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: #969696 at 1.45:1.

COLOR 02 / 03

Gray

#696969L* 44.4
Lightness
A CLOSER LOOK

One color.
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RGB 105, 105, 105 · HSL 0°, 0%, 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 #696969.

FORME®DESIGNED TO FEEL.

Every shade.
A new perspective.

#6969695.49:1 · AA
03 Profile & contrast
CIELAB · D65
44.4, 0, 0
Relative luminance
0.1413
HSL saturation
0%
HSL lightness
41.2%

Aa On white · 5.49:1 · AA

Aa On black · 3.83:1 · 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: #969696 at 1.86:1.

COLOR 03 / 03

Gray

#969696L* 62.1
Lightness
A CLOSER LOOK

One color.
More possibilities.

RGB 150, 150, 150 · HSL 0°, 0%, 58.8%. 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 #969696.

FORME®DESIGNED TO FEEL.

Every shade.
A new perspective.

#9696967.10:1 · AAA
03 Profile & contrast
CIELAB · D65
62.1, 0, 0
Relative luminance
0.305
HSL saturation
0%
HSL lightness
58.8%

Aa On white · 2.96:1 · Below AA

Aa On black · 7.10:1 · 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: #696969 at 1.86:1.

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