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

Pale EnsembleA study in color.

Start with the whole. Fall for the details.

4 colors / QRCO collectionLightest #D3EDF0 · Darkest #1CA6A0
COLOR 01 / 04

Pearl

#D3EDF0L* 92
Lightness
A CLOSER LOOK

One color.
More possibilities.

RGB 211, 237, 240 · HSL 186.2°, 49.2%, 88.4%. 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 #D3EDF0.

FORME®DESIGNED TO FEEL.

Every shade.
A new perspective.

#D3EDF017.14:1 · AAA
03 Profile & contrast
CIELAB · D65
92, -7.9, -4.3
Relative luminance
0.8071
HSL saturation
49.2%
HSL lightness
88.4%

Aa On white · 1.23:1 · Below AA

Aa On black · 17.14:1 · 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: #1CA6A0 at 2.44:1.

COLOR 02 / 04

Light Medium Sapphire

#56C0F0L* 73.5
Lightness
A CLOSER LOOK

One color.
More possibilities.

RGB 86, 192, 240 · HSL 198.7°, 83.7%, 63.9%. 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 #56C0F0.

FORME®DESIGNED TO FEEL.

Every shade.
A new perspective.

#56C0F010.19:1 · AAA
03 Profile & contrast
CIELAB · D65
73.5, -16.2, -32.8
Relative luminance
0.4597
HSL saturation
83.7%
HSL lightness
63.9%

Aa On white · 2.06:1 · Below AA

Aa On black · 10.19:1 · 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: #D3EDF0 at 1.68:1.

COLOR 03 / 04

Pale Medium Sky

#09C1D0L* 71.4
Lightness
A CLOSER LOOK

One color.
More possibilities.

RGB 9, 193, 208 · HSL 184.5°, 91.7%, 42.5%. 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 #09C1D0.

FORME®DESIGNED TO FEEL.

Every shade.
A new perspective.

#09C1D09.55:1 · AAA
03 Profile & contrast
CIELAB · D65
71.4, -34.1, -18.9
Relative luminance
0.4275
HSL saturation
91.7%
HSL lightness
42.5%

Aa On white · 2.20:1 · Below AA

Aa On black · 9.55:1 · 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: #D3EDF0 at 1.79:1.

COLOR 04 / 04

Pale Cyan

#1CA6A0L* 61.7
Lightness
A CLOSER LOOK

One color.
More possibilities.

RGB 28, 166, 160 · HSL 177.4°, 71.1%, 38%. 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 #1CA6A0.

FORME®DESIGNED TO FEEL.

Every shade.
A new perspective.

#1CA6A07.01:1 · AAA
03 Profile & contrast
CIELAB · D65
61.7, -35.3, -6.8
Relative luminance
0.3006
HSL saturation
71.1%
HSL lightness
38%

Aa On white · 3.00:1 · Below AA

Aa On black · 7.01:1 · 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: #D3EDF0 at 2.44:1.

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.