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THE COLOR STUDIES · 4 COLORS

Sea Mist MysteryA study in color.

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4 colors / QRCO collectionLightest #DEE1E0 · Darkest #445160
COLOR 01 / 04

Dark Indigo

#445160L* 33.9
Lightness
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RGB 68, 81, 96 · HSL 212.1°, 17.1%, 32.2%. 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 #445160.

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#4451608.10:1 · AAA
03 Profile & contrast
CIELAB · D65
33.9, -1.2, -10.4
Relative luminance
0.0796
HSL saturation
17.1%
HSL lightness
32.2%

Aa On white · 8.10:1 · AAA

Aa On black · 2.59:1 · 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: #DEE1E0 at 6.16:1.

COLOR 02 / 04

Faded Sapphire

#498AB0L* 54.8
Lightness
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RGB 73, 138, 176 · HSL 202.1°, 41.4%, 48.8%. 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 #498AB0.

FORME®DESIGNED TO FEEL.

Every shade.
A new perspective.

#498AB05.55:1 · AA
03 Profile & contrast
CIELAB · D65
54.8, -9.4, -26.3
Relative luminance
0.2273
HSL saturation
41.4%
HSL lightness
48.8%

Aa On white · 3.79:1 · Below AA

Aa On black · 5.55:1 · 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: #DEE1E0 at 2.88:1.

COLOR 03 / 04

Pearl

#DEE1E0L* 89.3
Lightness
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RGB 222, 225, 224 · HSL 160°, 4.8%, 87.6%. 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 #DEE1E0.

FORME®DESIGNED TO FEEL.

Every shade.
A new perspective.

#DEE1E015.95:1 · AAA
03 Profile & contrast
CIELAB · D65
89.3, -1.2, 0.1
Relative luminance
0.7476
HSL saturation
4.8%
HSL lightness
87.6%

Aa On white · 1.32:1 · Below AA

Aa On black · 15.95:1 · 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: #445160 at 6.16:1.

COLOR 04 / 04

Dark Red

#854B5BL* 39.2
Lightness
A CLOSER LOOK

One color.
More possibilities.

RGB 133, 75, 91 · HSL 343.4°, 27.9%, 40.8%. 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 #854B5B.

FORME®DESIGNED TO FEEL.

Every shade.
A new perspective.

#854B5B6.66:1 · AA
03 Profile & contrast
CIELAB · D65
39.2, 26.6, 1.4
Relative luminance
0.1077
HSL saturation
27.9%
HSL lightness
40.8%

Aa On white · 6.66:1 · AA

Aa On black · 3.15:1 · 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: #DEE1E0 at 5.06:1.

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