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THE COLOR STUDIES · 4 COLORS

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4 colors / QRCO collectionLightest #B5DED9 · Darkest #2F363E
COLOR 01 / 04

Slate

#2F363EL* 22.3
Lightness
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One color.
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RGB 47, 54, 62 · HSL 212°, 13.8%, 21.4%. 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 #2F363E.

FORME®DESIGNED TO FEEL.

Every shade.
A new perspective.

#2F363E12.22:1 · AAA
03 Profile & contrast
CIELAB · D65
22.3, -0.8, -6
Relative luminance
0.0359
HSL saturation
13.8%
HSL lightness
21.4%

Aa On white · 12.22:1 · AAA

Aa On black · 1.72:1 · 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: #B5DED9 at 8.39:1.

COLOR 02 / 04

Muted Red

#8C7073L* 50
Lightness
A CLOSER LOOK

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RGB 140, 112, 115 · HSL 353.6°, 11.1%, 49.4%. 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 #8C7073.

FORME®DESIGNED TO FEEL.

Every shade.
A new perspective.

#8C70734.68:1 · AA
03 Profile & contrast
CIELAB · D65
50, 11.5, 2.5
Relative luminance
0.184
HSL saturation
11.1%
HSL lightness
49.4%

Aa On white · 4.49:1 · Below AA

Aa On black · 4.68:1 · 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: #B5DED9 at 3.08:1.

COLOR 03 / 04

Pale Subtle Cyan

#52B5AFL* 68
Lightness
A CLOSER LOOK

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RGB 82, 181, 175 · HSL 176.4°, 40.1%, 51.6%. 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 #52B5AF.

FORME®DESIGNED TO FEEL.

Every shade.
A new perspective.

#52B5AF8.59:1 · AAA
03 Profile & contrast
CIELAB · D65
68, -30.3, -5.7
Relative luminance
0.3794
HSL saturation
40.1%
HSL lightness
51.6%

Aa On white · 2.45:1 · Below AA

Aa On black · 8.59:1 · 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: #2F363E at 5.00:1.

COLOR 04 / 04

Pearl Dusty Cyan

#B5DED9L* 85.5
Lightness
A CLOSER LOOK

One color.
More possibilities.

RGB 181, 222, 217 · HSL 172.7°, 38.3%, 79%. 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 #B5DED9.

FORME®DESIGNED TO FEEL.

Every shade.
A new perspective.

#B5DED914.42:1 · AAA
03 Profile & contrast
CIELAB · D65
85.5, -14.3, -2
Relative luminance
0.6708
HSL saturation
38.3%
HSL lightness
79%

Aa On white · 1.46:1 · Below AA

Aa On black · 14.42:1 · 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: #2F363E at 8.39:1.

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