Clam Shell Color – #d2b3a9: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Clam Shell color hex code is #d2b3a9, and it is composed of 82% red, 70% green and 66% blue.
Clam Shell is a light, dull, desaturated, and warm color at 20% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 1.95:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Clam Shell color (#d2b3a9) against dark backgrounds.

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Clam Shell Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Clam Shell, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #d2b3a9 |
| RGB | rgb(210,179,169) |
| HSL | hsl(15,31.3%,74.3%) |
| CMYK | 0, 15, 20, 18 |
| HSV | 15, 20, 82 |
| RGB % | 82, 70, 66 |
| XYZ | 49.9, 48.8, 44.3 |
| LAB | 75.3, 9.7, 9.3 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | Peach/Orange |
| Saturation | 20% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 1.95 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 10.76 (passes WCAG AA) |
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