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THE COLOR STUDIES · 5 COLORS

Neutral Study — Minimalist EchoA study in color.

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5 colors / QRCO collectionLightest #DBDBDB · Darkest #363636
COLOR 01 / 05

Light Gray

#DBDBDBL* 87.4
Lightness
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RGB 219, 219, 219 · HSL 0°, 0%, 85.9%. 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 #DBDBDB.

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#DBDBDB15.17:1 · AAA
03 Profile & contrast
CIELAB · D65
87.4, 0, 0
Relative luminance
0.7084
HSL saturation
0%
HSL lightness
85.9%

Aa On white · 1.38:1 · Below AA

Aa On black · 15.17:1 · 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: #363636 at 8.73:1.

COLOR 02 / 05

Dark Gray

#363636L* 22.6
Lightness
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RGB 54, 54, 54 · HSL 0°, 0%, 21.2%. 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 #363636.

FORME®DESIGNED TO FEEL.

Every shade.
A new perspective.

#36363612.08:1 · AAA
03 Profile & contrast
CIELAB · D65
22.6, 0, 0
Relative luminance
0.0369
HSL saturation
0%
HSL lightness
21.2%

Aa On white · 12.08:1 · AAA

Aa On black · 1.74:1 · 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: #DBDBDB at 8.73:1.

COLOR 03 / 05

Gray

#8D8D8DL* 58.6
Lightness
A CLOSER LOOK

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RGB 141, 141, 141 · HSL 0°, 0%, 55.3%. 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 #8D8D8D.

FORME®DESIGNED TO FEEL.

Every shade.
A new perspective.

#8D8D8D6.33:1 · AA
03 Profile & contrast
CIELAB · D65
58.6, 0, 0
Relative luminance
0.2664
HSL saturation
0%
HSL lightness
55.3%

Aa On white · 3.32:1 · Below AA

Aa On black · 6.33:1 · 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: #363636 at 3.64:1.

COLOR 04 / 05

Gray

#5C5C5CL* 39.1
Lightness
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RGB 92, 92, 92 · HSL 0°, 0%, 36.1%. 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 #5C5C5C.

FORME®DESIGNED TO FEEL.

Every shade.
A new perspective.

#5C5C5C6.69:1 · AA
03 Profile & contrast
CIELAB · D65
39.1, 0, 0
Relative luminance
0.107
HSL saturation
0%
HSL lightness
36.1%

Aa On white · 6.69:1 · AA

Aa On black · 3.14:1 · 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: #DBDBDB at 4.83:1.

COLOR 05 / 05

Gray

#9D9D9DL* 64.7
Lightness
A CLOSER LOOK

One color.
More possibilities.

RGB 157, 157, 157 · HSL 0°, 0%, 61.6%. 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 #9D9D9D.

FORME®DESIGNED TO FEEL.

Every shade.
A new perspective.

#9D9D9D7.74:1 · AAA
03 Profile & contrast
CIELAB · D65
64.7, 0, 0
Relative luminance
0.3372
HSL saturation
0%
HSL lightness
61.6%

Aa On white · 2.71:1 · Below AA

Aa On black · 7.74:1 · 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: #363636 at 4.46:1.

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