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5 colors / TrendingLightest #E9C46A · Darkest #264653
COLOR 01 / 05

Dark Stone Blue

#264653L* 27.9
Lightness
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RGB 38, 70, 83 · HSL 197.3°, 37.2%, 23.7%. Explore lighter and darker expressions without changing the original palette.

01 Shades & tints

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02 Color variants

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#26465310.08:1 · AAA
03 Profile & contrast
CIELAB · D65
27.9, -7.6, -11.4
Relative luminance
0.0542
HSL saturation
37.2%
HSL lightness
23.7%

Aa On white · 10.08:1 · AAA

Aa On black · 2.08:1 · 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: #E9C46A at 6.03:1.

COLOR 02 / 05

Subtle Cyan

#2A9D8FL* 58.6
Lightness
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RGB 42, 157, 143 · HSL 172.7°, 57.8%, 39%. 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

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FORME®DESIGNED TO FEEL.

Every shade.
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#2A9D8F6.32:1 · AA
03 Profile & contrast
CIELAB · D65
58.6, -34.6, -1.8
Relative luminance
0.2659
HSL saturation
57.8%
HSL lightness
39%

Aa On white · 3.32:1 · Below AA

Aa On black · 6.32:1 · 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: #264653 at 3.03:1.

COLOR 03 / 05

Cream Chartreuse

#E9C46AL* 80.7
Lightness
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RGB 233, 196, 106 · HSL 42.5°, 74.3%, 66.5%. 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 #E9C46A.

FORME®DESIGNED TO FEEL.

Every shade.
A new perspective.

#E9C46A12.57:1 · AAA
03 Profile & contrast
CIELAB · D65
80.7, 2.4, 49.5
Relative luminance
0.5784
HSL saturation
74.3%
HSL lightness
66.5%

Aa On white · 1.67:1 · Below AA

Aa On black · 12.57:1 · 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: #264653 at 6.03:1.

COLOR 04 / 05

Light Yellow

#F4A261L* 73.5
Lightness
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RGB 244, 162, 97 · HSL 26.5°, 87%, 66.9%. 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 #F4A261.

FORME®DESIGNED TO FEEL.

Every shade.
A new perspective.

#F4A26110.19:1 · AAA
03 Profile & contrast
CIELAB · D65
73.5, 24.1, 45.8
Relative luminance
0.4594
HSL saturation
87%
HSL lightness
66.9%

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: #264653 at 4.89:1.

COLOR 05 / 05

Soft Orange

#E76F51L* 60.7
Lightness
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RGB 231, 111, 81 · HSL 12°, 75.8%, 61.2%. 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 #E76F51.

FORME®DESIGNED TO FEEL.

Every shade.
A new perspective.

#E76F516.79:1 · AA
03 Profile & contrast
CIELAB · D65
60.7, 44.3, 38.4
Relative luminance
0.2895
HSL saturation
75.8%
HSL lightness
61.2%

Aa On white · 3.09:1 · Below AA

Aa On black · 6.79:1 · 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: #264653 at 3.26:1.

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