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THE COLOR STUDIES · 6 COLORS

Technology — Vintage SerenityA study in color.

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6 colors / QRCO collectionLightest #B3AAD9 · Darkest #125568
COLOR 01 / 06

Deep Cyan

#125568L* 33.2
Lightness
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RGB 18, 85, 104 · HSL 193.3°, 70.5%, 23.9%. 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 #125568.

FORME®DESIGNED TO FEEL.

Every shade.
A new perspective.

#1255688.32:1 · AAA
03 Profile & contrast
CIELAB · D65
33.2, -13, -16.7
Relative luminance
0.0763
HSL saturation
70.5%
HSL lightness
23.9%

Aa On white · 8.32:1 · AAA

Aa On black · 2.53:1 · 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: #B3AAD9 at 3.83:1.

COLOR 02 / 06

Cyan

#36AAB5L* 64.1
Lightness
A CLOSER LOOK

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RGB 54, 170, 181 · HSL 185.2°, 54%, 46.1%. 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 #36AAB5.

FORME®DESIGNED TO FEEL.

Every shade.
A new perspective.

#36AAB57.57:1 · AAA
03 Profile & contrast
CIELAB · D65
64.1, -28, -15
Relative luminance
0.3287
HSL saturation
54%
HSL lightness
46.1%

Aa On white · 2.77:1 · Below AA

Aa On black · 7.57:1 · 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: #125568 at 3.00:1.

COLOR 03 / 06

Light Violet

#B3AAD9L* 71.8
Lightness
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RGB 179, 170, 217 · HSL 251.5°, 38.2%, 75.9%. 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 #B3AAD9.

FORME®DESIGNED TO FEEL.

Every shade.
A new perspective.

#B3AAD99.67:1 · AAA
03 Profile & contrast
CIELAB · D65
71.8, 12.7, -22.6
Relative luminance
0.4334
HSL saturation
38.2%
HSL lightness
75.9%

Aa On white · 2.17:1 · Below AA

Aa On black · 9.67:1 · 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: #125568 at 3.83:1.

COLOR 04 / 06

Gray

#91738DL* 52.1
Lightness
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RGB 145, 115, 141 · HSL 308°, 12%, 51%. 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 #91738D.

FORME®DESIGNED TO FEEL.

Every shade.
A new perspective.

#91738D5.04:1 · AA
03 Profile & contrast
CIELAB · D65
52.1, 16.4, -9.7
Relative luminance
0.202
HSL saturation
12%
HSL lightness
51%

Aa On white · 4.17:1 · Below AA

Aa On black · 5.04:1 · 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: #125568 at 2.00:1.

COLOR 05 / 06

Cyan

#89B6CCL* 71.6
Lightness
A CLOSER LOOK

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More possibilities.

RGB 137, 182, 204 · HSL 199.7°, 39.6%, 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 #89B6CC.

FORME®DESIGNED TO FEEL.

Every shade.
A new perspective.

#89B6CC9.63:1 · AAA
03 Profile & contrast
CIELAB · D65
71.6, -9.6, -15.9
Relative luminance
0.4313
HSL saturation
39.6%
HSL lightness
66.9%

Aa On white · 2.18:1 · Below AA

Aa On black · 9.63:1 · 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: #125568 at 3.81:1.

COLOR 06 / 06

Blue

#729ED5L* 64
Lightness
A CLOSER LOOK

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More possibilities.

RGB 114, 158, 213 · HSL 213.3°, 54.1%, 64.1%. 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 #729ED5.

FORME®DESIGNED TO FEEL.

Every shade.
A new perspective.

#729ED57.57:1 · AAA
03 Profile & contrast
CIELAB · D65
64, -0.1, -32.7
Relative luminance
0.3284
HSL saturation
54.1%
HSL lightness
64.1%

Aa On white · 2.78:1 · Below AA

Aa On black · 7.57:1 · 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: #125568 at 3.00:1.

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