Gleaming Shells Color – #f8ded1: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Gleaming Shells color hex code is #f8ded1, and it is composed of 97% red, 87% green and 82% blue.
Gleaming Shells is a light, dull, desaturated, and warm color at 16% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 1.28:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Gleaming Shells color (#f8ded1) against dark backgrounds.

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Gleaming Shells Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Gleaming Shells, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #f8ded1 |
| RGB | rgb(248,222,209) |
| HSL | hsl(20,73.6%,89.6%) |
| CMYK | 0, 10, 16, 3 |
| HSV | 20, 16, 97 |
| RGB % | 97, 87, 82 |
| XYZ | 76.3, 76.8, 71.1 |
| LAB | 90.2, 6.8, 9.6 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | Peach/Orange |
| Saturation | 16% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 1.28 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 16.36 (passes WCAG AA) |









