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THE COLOR STUDIES · 6 COLORS

Velvet Study — Royal SymphonyA study in color.

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6 colors / QRCO collectionLightest #9C66AA · Darkest #3A5B93
COLOR 01 / 06

Blue

#2F5C9DL* 39.1
Lightness
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RGB 47, 92, 157 · HSL 215.5°, 53.9%, 40%. 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 #2F5C9D.

FORME®DESIGNED TO FEEL.

Every shade.
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#2F5C9D6.69:1 · AA
03 Profile & contrast
CIELAB · D65
39.1, 7, -39.9
Relative luminance
0.1069
HSL saturation
53.9%
HSL lightness
40%

Aa On white · 6.69:1 · AA

Aa On black · 3.14:1 · 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: #9C66AA at 1.56:1.

COLOR 02 / 06

Violet

#A556BDL* 49.9
Lightness
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RGB 165, 86, 189 · HSL 286°, 43.8%, 53.9%. 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 #A556BD.

FORME®DESIGNED TO FEEL.

Every shade.
A new perspective.

#A556BD4.67:1 · AA
03 Profile & contrast
CIELAB · D65
49.9, 48.8, -40.9
Relative luminance
0.1833
HSL saturation
43.8%
HSL lightness
53.9%

Aa On white · 4.50:1 · AA

Aa On black · 4.67:1 · 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: #3A5B93 at 1.51:1.

COLOR 03 / 06

Dusty Rose

#AE2F89L* 42.5
Lightness
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RGB 174, 47, 137 · HSL 317.5°, 57.5%, 43.3%. 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 #AE2F89.

FORME®DESIGNED TO FEEL.

Every shade.
A new perspective.

#AE2F895.89:1 · AA
03 Profile & contrast
CIELAB · D65
42.5, 59.3, -21.5
Relative luminance
0.1284
HSL saturation
57.5%
HSL lightness
43.3%

Aa On white · 5.89:1 · AA

Aa On black · 3.57:1 · 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: #9C66AA at 1.37:1.

COLOR 04 / 06

Blue

#3A5B93L* 38.7
Lightness
A CLOSER LOOK

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RGB 58, 91, 147 · HSL 217.8°, 43.4%, 40.2%. 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 #3A5B93.

FORME®DESIGNED TO FEEL.

Every shade.
A new perspective.

#3A5B936.78:1 · AA
03 Profile & contrast
CIELAB · D65
38.7, 6, -34.4
Relative luminance
0.1049
HSL saturation
43.4%
HSL lightness
40.2%

Aa On white · 6.78:1 · AA

Aa On black · 3.10:1 · 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: #9C66AA at 1.58:1.

COLOR 05 / 06

Muted Violet

#9C66AAL* 51.2
Lightness
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RGB 156, 102, 170 · HSL 287.6°, 28.6%, 53.3%. 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 #9C66AA.

FORME®DESIGNED TO FEEL.

Every shade.
A new perspective.

#9C66AA4.89:1 · AA
03 Profile & contrast
CIELAB · D65
51.2, 33.6, -27.8
Relative luminance
0.1947
HSL saturation
28.6%
HSL lightness
53.3%

Aa On white · 4.29:1 · Below AA

Aa On black · 4.89:1 · 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: #3A5B93 at 1.58:1.

COLOR 06 / 06

Dusty Rose

#A53E85L* 43
Lightness
A CLOSER LOOK

One color.
More possibilities.

RGB 165, 62, 133 · HSL 318.6°, 45.4%, 44.5%. 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 #A53E85.

FORME®DESIGNED TO FEEL.

Every shade.
A new perspective.

#A53E855.79:1 · AA
03 Profile & contrast
CIELAB · D65
43, 50.3, -18.4
Relative luminance
0.1314
HSL saturation
45.4%
HSL lightness
44.5%

Aa On white · 5.79:1 · AA

Aa On black · 3.63:1 · 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: #9C66AA at 1.35:1.

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