Cockleshell Color – #e3c6af: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Cockleshell color hex code is #e3c6af, and it is composed of 89% red, 78% green and 69% blue.
Cockleshell is a light, dull, desaturated, and warm color at 23% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 1.62:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Cockleshell color (#e3c6af) against dark backgrounds.

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Cockleshell Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Cockleshell, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #e3c6af |
| RGB | rgb(227,198,175) |
| HSL | hsl(27,48.1%,78.8%) |
| CMYK | 0, 13, 23, 11 |
| HSV | 27, 23, 89 |
| RGB % | 89, 78, 69 |
| XYZ | 59.6, 59.8, 49 |
| LAB | 81.7, 6.7, 15.2 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | Peach/Orange |
| Saturation | 23% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 1.62 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 12.96 (passes WCAG AA) |









