Ginger Shortbread Color – #e3cec6: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Ginger Shortbread color hex code is #e3cec6, and it is composed of 89% red, 81% green and 78% blue.
Ginger Shortbread is a light, dull, desaturated, and warm color at 13% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 1.51:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Ginger Shortbread color (#e3cec6) against dark backgrounds.

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Ginger Shortbread Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Ginger Shortbread, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #e3cec6 |
| RGB | rgb(227,206,198) |
| HSL | hsl(17,34.1%,83.3%) |
| CMYK | 0, 9, 13, 11 |
| HSV | 17, 13, 89 |
| RGB % | 89, 81, 78 |
| XYZ | 63.9, 64.6, 62.5 |
| LAB | 84.3, 5.8, 6.7 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | Gray |
| Saturation | 13% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 1.51 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 13.91 (passes WCAG AA) |
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