Oyster Color – #e3d3bf: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Oyster color hex code is #e3d3bf, and it is composed of 89% red, 83% green and 75% blue.
Oyster is a light, dull, desaturated, and warm color at 16% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 1.46:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Oyster color (#e3d3bf) against dark backgrounds.

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Oyster Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Oyster, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #e3d3bf |
| RGB | rgb(227,211,191) |
| HSL | hsl(33,39.1%,82%) |
| CMYK | 0, 7, 16, 11 |
| HSV | 33, 16, 89 |
| RGB % | 89, 83, 75 |
| XYZ | 64.4, 66.7, 58.8 |
| LAB | 85.4, 2.3, 11.9 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | Peach/Orange |
| Saturation | 16% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 1.46 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 14.34 (passes WCAG AA) |
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Pearl Oyster
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Pale Oyster
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Oyster Linen
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Oyster Mushroom
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Oyster Pink
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