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THE COLOR STUDIES · 4 COLORS

Pistachio Song DiscoveryA study in color.

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4 colors / QRCO collectionLightest #E5E8E9 · Darkest #9D0F40
COLOR 01 / 04

Pearl

#E5E8E9L* 91.8
Lightness
A CLOSER LOOK

One color.
More possibilities.

RGB 229, 232, 233 · HSL 195°, 8.3%, 90.6%. 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 #E5E8E9.

FORME®DESIGNED TO FEEL.

Every shade.
A new perspective.

#E5E8E917.05:1 · AAA
03 Profile & contrast
CIELAB · D65
91.8, -0.8, -0.8
Relative luminance
0.8025
HSL saturation
8.3%
HSL lightness
90.6%

Aa On white · 1.23:1 · Below AA

Aa On black · 17.05:1 · 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: #9D0F40 at 6.62:1.

COLOR 02 / 04

Soft Soft Blue

#69A5BAL* 64.5
Lightness
A CLOSER LOOK

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RGB 105, 165, 186 · HSL 195.6°, 37%, 57.1%. 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 #69A5BA.

FORME®DESIGNED TO FEEL.

Every shade.
A new perspective.

#69A5BA7.69:1 · AAA
03 Profile & contrast
CIELAB · D65
64.5, -13.9, -16.9
Relative luminance
0.3346
HSL saturation
37%
HSL lightness
57.1%

Aa On white · 2.73:1 · Below AA

Aa On black · 7.69:1 · 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: #9D0F40 at 2.99:1.

COLOR 03 / 04

Dark Medium Red

#9D0F40L* 33.7
Lightness
A CLOSER LOOK

One color.
More possibilities.

RGB 157, 15, 64 · HSL 339.3°, 82.6%, 33.7%. 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 #9D0F40.

FORME®DESIGNED TO FEEL.

Every shade.
A new perspective.

#9D0F408.15:1 · AAA
03 Profile & contrast
CIELAB · D65
33.7, 55.8, 11.5
Relative luminance
0.0788
HSL saturation
82.6%
HSL lightness
33.7%

Aa On white · 8.15:1 · AAA

Aa On black · 2.58:1 · 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: #E5E8E9 at 6.62:1.

COLOR 04 / 04

Light Green

#A4B53BL* 70.4
Lightness
A CLOSER LOOK

One color.
More possibilities.

RGB 164, 181, 59 · HSL 68.4°, 50.8%, 47.1%. 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 #A4B53B.

FORME®DESIGNED TO FEEL.

Every shade.
A new perspective.

#A4B53B9.25:1 · AAA
03 Profile & contrast
CIELAB · D65
70.4, -22.1, 57.5
Relative luminance
0.4126
HSL saturation
50.8%
HSL lightness
47.1%

Aa On white · 2.27:1 · Below AA

Aa On black · 9.25:1 · 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: #9D0F40 at 3.59:1.

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