Blue Shell Color – #9bb3bc: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Blue Shell color hex code is #9bb3bc, and it is composed of 61% red, 70% green and 74% blue.
Blue Shell is a light, dull, desaturated, and cool color at 18% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 2.19:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Blue Shell color (#9bb3bc) against dark backgrounds.

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Blue Shell Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Blue Shell, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #9bb3bc |
| RGB | rgb(155,179,188) |
| HSL | hsl(196,19.8%,67.3%) |
| CMYK | 18, 5, 0, 26 |
| HSV | 196, 18, 74 |
| RGB % | 61, 70, 74 |
| XYZ | 38.7, 42.8, 53.8 |
| LAB | 71.4, -6.2, -7.4 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | Blue |
| Saturation | 18% |
| Temperature | Cool |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 2.19 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 9.57 (passes WCAG AA) |
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