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THE COLOR STUDIES · 4 COLORS

Radial Study — Birch ExplorationA study in color.

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4 colors / QRCO collectionLightest #3AAEC5 · Darkest #296A4D
COLOR 01 / 04

Green

#296A4DL* 40.1
Lightness
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RGB 41, 106, 77 · HSL 153.2°, 44.2%, 28.8%. 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 #296A4D.

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#296A4D6.44:1 · AA
03 Profile & contrast
CIELAB · D65
40.1, -28.3, 10.2
Relative luminance
0.1132
HSL saturation
44.2%
HSL lightness
28.8%

Aa On white · 6.44:1 · AA

Aa On black · 3.26:1 · 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: #3AAEC5 at 2.46:1.

COLOR 02 / 04

Teal

#26B2ABL* 65.9
Lightness
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RGB 38, 178, 171 · HSL 177°, 64.8%, 42.4%. 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 #26B2AB.

FORME®DESIGNED TO FEEL.

Every shade.
A new perspective.

#26B2AB8.04:1 · AAA
03 Profile & contrast
CIELAB · D65
65.9, -36.7, -6.7
Relative luminance
0.3519
HSL saturation
64.8%
HSL lightness
42.4%

Aa On white · 2.61:1 · Below AA

Aa On black · 8.04:1 · 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: #296A4D at 2.46:1.

COLOR 03 / 04

Cyan

#3AAEC5L* 65.9
Lightness
A CLOSER LOOK

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More possibilities.

RGB 58, 174, 197 · HSL 189.9°, 54.5%, 50%. 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 #3AAEC5.

FORME®DESIGNED TO FEEL.

Every shade.
A new perspective.

#3AAEC58.04:1 · AAA
03 Profile & contrast
CIELAB · D65
65.9, -24.5, -21.1
Relative luminance
0.352
HSL saturation
54.5%
HSL lightness
50%

Aa On white · 2.61:1 · Below AA

Aa On black · 8.04:1 · 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: #296A4D at 2.46:1.

COLOR 04 / 04

Cyan

#006690L* 40.4
Lightness
A CLOSER LOOK

One color.
More possibilities.

RGB 0, 102, 144 · HSL 197.5°, 100%, 28.2%. 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 #006690.

FORME®DESIGNED TO FEEL.

Every shade.
A new perspective.

#0066906.36:1 · AA
03 Profile & contrast
CIELAB · D65
40.4, -8.9, -30
Relative luminance
0.1152
HSL saturation
100%
HSL lightness
28.2%

Aa On white · 6.36:1 · AA

Aa On black · 3.30:1 · 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: #3AAEC5 at 2.43:1.

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