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THE COLOR STUDIES · 6 COLORS

Teal Study — Paradise ReflectionsA study in color.

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6 colors / QRCO collectionLightest #2AECE8 · Darkest #318C91
COLOR 01 / 06

Cyan

#2EADB2L* 64.7
Lightness
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RGB 46, 173, 178 · HSL 182.3°, 58.9%, 43.9%. 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 #2EADB2.

FORME®DESIGNED TO FEEL.

Every shade.
A new perspective.

#2EADB27.74:1 · AAA
03 Profile & contrast
CIELAB · D65
64.7, -31.4, -12.4
Relative luminance
0.3368
HSL saturation
58.9%
HSL lightness
43.9%

Aa On white · 2.71:1 · Below AA

Aa On black · 7.74:1 · 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: #2AECE8 at 1.84:1.

COLOR 02 / 06

Teal

#2AECE8L* 85.2
Lightness
A CLOSER LOOK

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More possibilities.

RGB 42, 236, 232 · HSL 178.8°, 83.6%, 54.5%. 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 #2AECE8.

FORME®DESIGNED TO FEEL.

Every shade.
A new perspective.

#2AECE814.26:1 · AAA
03 Profile & contrast
CIELAB · D65
85.2, -44.8, -11
Relative luminance
0.6631
HSL saturation
83.6%
HSL lightness
54.5%

Aa On white · 1.47:1 · Below AA

Aa On black · 14.26:1 · 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: #318C91 at 2.70:1.

COLOR 03 / 06

Cyan

#318C91L* 53.4
Lightness
A CLOSER LOOK

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More possibilities.

RGB 49, 140, 145 · HSL 183.1°, 49.5%, 38%. 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 #318C91.

FORME®DESIGNED TO FEEL.

Every shade.
A new perspective.

#318C915.29:1 · AA
03 Profile & contrast
CIELAB · D65
53.4, -24.7, -10.6
Relative luminance
0.2145
HSL saturation
49.5%
HSL lightness
38%

Aa On white · 3.97:1 · Below AA

Aa On black · 5.29:1 · 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: #2AECE8 at 2.70:1.

COLOR 04 / 06

Teal

#299787L* 56.4
Lightness
A CLOSER LOOK

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More possibilities.

RGB 41, 151, 135 · HSL 171.3°, 57.3%, 37.6%. 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 #299787.

FORME®DESIGNED TO FEEL.

Every shade.
A new perspective.

#2997875.87:1 · AA
03 Profile & contrast
CIELAB · D65
56.4, -34.1, -0.4
Relative luminance
0.2435
HSL saturation
57.3%
HSL lightness
37.6%

Aa On white · 3.58:1 · Below AA

Aa On black · 5.87:1 · 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: #2AECE8 at 2.43:1.

COLOR 05 / 06

Teal

#39DDC9L* 80.1
Lightness
A CLOSER LOOK

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More possibilities.

RGB 57, 221, 201 · HSL 172.7°, 70.7%, 54.5%. 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 #39DDC9.

FORME®DESIGNED TO FEEL.

Every shade.
A new perspective.

#39DDC912.36:1 · AAA
03 Profile & contrast
CIELAB · D65
80.1, -45.5, -2.1
Relative luminance
0.568
HSL saturation
70.7%
HSL lightness
54.5%

Aa On white · 1.70:1 · Below AA

Aa On black · 12.36:1 · 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: #318C91 at 2.34:1.

COLOR 06 / 06

Cyan

#3CCDDAL* 75.9
Lightness
A CLOSER LOOK

One color.
More possibilities.

RGB 60, 205, 218 · HSL 184.9°, 68.1%, 54.5%. 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 #3CCDDA.

FORME®DESIGNED TO FEEL.

Every shade.
A new perspective.

#3CCDDA10.94:1 · AAA
03 Profile & contrast
CIELAB · D65
75.9, -33.1, -17.4
Relative luminance
0.4969
HSL saturation
68.1%
HSL lightness
54.5%

Aa On white · 1.92:1 · Below AA

Aa On black · 10.94:1 · 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: #318C91 at 2.07:1.

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