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THE COLOR STUDIES · 5 COLORS

Radial Study — Raspberry ImpressionA study in color.

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5 colors / QRCO collectionLightest #73AEFB · Darkest #8E30B7
COLOR 01 / 05

Cyan

#15677BL* 40.1
Lightness
A CLOSER LOOK

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RGB 21, 103, 123 · HSL 191.8°, 70.8%, 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 #15677B.

FORME®DESIGNED TO FEEL.

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#15677B6.45:1 · AA
03 Profile & contrast
CIELAB · D65
40.1, -16, -17.9
Relative luminance
0.1129
HSL saturation
70.8%
HSL lightness
28.2%

Aa On white · 6.45:1 · 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: #73AEFB at 2.82:1.

COLOR 02 / 05

Blue

#459CCCL* 61.1
Lightness
A CLOSER LOOK

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RGB 69, 156, 204 · HSL 201.3°, 57%, 53.5%. 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 #459CCC.

FORME®DESIGNED TO FEEL.

Every shade.
A new perspective.

#459CCC6.88:1 · AA
03 Profile & contrast
CIELAB · D65
61.1, -11.1, -32.3
Relative luminance
0.294
HSL saturation
57%
HSL lightness
53.5%

Aa On white · 3.05:1 · Below AA

Aa On black · 6.88:1 · 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: #8E30B7 at 2.11:1.

COLOR 03 / 05

Blue

#73AEFBL* 70.1
Lightness
A CLOSER LOOK

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RGB 115, 174, 251 · HSL 214°, 94.4%, 71.8%. 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 #73AEFB.

FORME®DESIGNED TO FEEL.

Every shade.
A new perspective.

#73AEFB9.18:1 · AAA
03 Profile & contrast
CIELAB · D65
70.1, 2.4, -44
Relative luminance
0.4088
HSL saturation
94.4%
HSL lightness
71.8%

Aa On white · 2.29:1 · Below AA

Aa On black · 9.18:1 · 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: #8E30B7 at 2.82:1.

COLOR 04 / 05

Light Blue

#8A8AEAL* 61.2
Lightness
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RGB 138, 138, 234 · HSL 240°, 69.6%, 72.9%. 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 #8A8AEA.

FORME®DESIGNED TO FEEL.

Every shade.
A new perspective.

#8A8AEA6.90:1 · AA
03 Profile & contrast
CIELAB · D65
61.2, 23.5, -48.6
Relative luminance
0.2952
HSL saturation
69.6%
HSL lightness
72.9%

Aa On white · 3.04:1 · Below AA

Aa On black · 6.90:1 · 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: #8E30B7 at 2.12:1.

COLOR 05 / 05

Violet

#8E30B7L* 40.1
Lightness
A CLOSER LOOK

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More possibilities.

RGB 142, 48, 183 · HSL 281.8°, 58.4%, 45.3%. 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 #8E30B7.

FORME®DESIGNED TO FEEL.

Every shade.
A new perspective.

#8E30B76.45:1 · AA
03 Profile & contrast
CIELAB · D65
40.1, 59.5, -53.3
Relative luminance
0.1128
HSL saturation
58.4%
HSL lightness
45.3%

Aa On white · 6.45:1 · 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: #73AEFB at 2.82:1.

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