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THE COLOR STUDIES · 6 COLORS

Ocean — Nostalgic MysteryA study in color.

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6 colors / QRCO collectionLightest #54AFB0 · Darkest #133C55
COLOR 01 / 06

Deep Blue

#133C55L* 23.8
Lightness
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RGB 19, 60, 85 · HSL 202.7°, 63.5%, 20.4%. 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 #133C55.

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#133C5511.63:1 · AAA
03 Profile & contrast
CIELAB · D65
23.8, -4.6, -19.2
Relative luminance
0.0403
HSL saturation
63.5%
HSL lightness
20.4%

Aa On white · 11.63:1 · AAA

Aa On black · 1.81:1 · 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: #54AFB0 at 4.51:1.

COLOR 02 / 06

Cyan

#54AFB0L* 66.3
Lightness
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RGB 84, 175, 176 · HSL 180.7°, 36.8%, 51%. 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 #54AFB0.

FORME®DESIGNED TO FEEL.

Every shade.
A new perspective.

#54AFB08.14:1 · AAA
03 Profile & contrast
CIELAB · D65
66.3, -26.7, -8.8
Relative luminance
0.3568
HSL saturation
36.8%
HSL lightness
51%

Aa On white · 2.58:1 · Below AA

Aa On black · 8.14:1 · 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: #133C55 at 4.51:1.

COLOR 03 / 06

Muted Green

#778466L* 53.4
Lightness
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RGB 119, 132, 102 · HSL 86°, 12.8%, 45.9%. 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 #778466.

FORME®DESIGNED TO FEEL.

Every shade.
A new perspective.

#7784665.28:1 · AA
03 Profile & contrast
CIELAB · D65
53.4, -10.5, 14.6
Relative luminance
0.2138
HSL saturation
12.8%
HSL lightness
45.9%

Aa On white · 3.98:1 · Below AA

Aa On black · 5.28:1 · 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: #133C55 at 2.92:1.

COLOR 04 / 06

Muted Blue

#7082A5L* 54.2
Lightness
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RGB 112, 130, 165 · HSL 219.6°, 22.7%, 54.3%. 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 #7082A5.

FORME®DESIGNED TO FEEL.

Every shade.
A new perspective.

#7082A55.43:1 · AA
03 Profile & contrast
CIELAB · D65
54.2, 2, -20.7
Relative luminance
0.2213
HSL saturation
22.7%
HSL lightness
54.3%

Aa On white · 3.87:1 · Below AA

Aa On black · 5.43:1 · 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: #133C55 at 3.01:1.

COLOR 05 / 06

Blue

#57A5CDL* 64.4
Lightness
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RGB 87, 165, 205 · HSL 200.3°, 54.1%, 57.3%. 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 #57A5CD.

FORME®DESIGNED TO FEEL.

Every shade.
A new perspective.

#57A5CD7.67:1 · AAA
03 Profile & contrast
CIELAB · D65
64.4, -12.4, -27.7
Relative luminance
0.3334
HSL saturation
54.1%
HSL lightness
57.3%

Aa On white · 2.74:1 · Below AA

Aa On black · 7.67:1 · 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: #133C55 at 4.25:1.

COLOR 06 / 06

Muted Cyan

#4D8690L* 52.6
Lightness
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RGB 77, 134, 144 · HSL 189°, 30.3%, 43.3%. 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 #4D8690.

FORME®DESIGNED TO FEEL.

Every shade.
A new perspective.

#4D86905.13:1 · AA
03 Profile & contrast
CIELAB · D65
52.6, -15.9, -11.2
Relative luminance
0.2064
HSL saturation
30.3%
HSL lightness
43.3%

Aa On white · 4.09:1 · Below AA

Aa On black · 5.13:1 · 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: #133C55 at 2.84:1.

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