Pale Oyster Color – #9c8d72: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Pale Oyster color hex code is #9c8d72, and it is composed of 61% red, 55% green and 45% blue.
Pale Oyster is a light, dull, desaturated, and warm color at 27% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 3.25:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Pale Oyster color (#9c8d72) against dark backgrounds.

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Pale Oyster Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Pale Oyster, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #9c8d72 |
| RGB | rgb(156,141,114) |
| HSL | hsl(39,17.5%,52.9%) |
| CMYK | 0, 10, 27, 39 |
| HSV | 39, 27, 61 |
| RGB % | 61, 55, 45 |
| XYZ | 26.3, 27.3, 19.8 |
| LAB | 59.3, 1.5, 16.4 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | Peach/Orange |
| Saturation | 27% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 3.25 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 6.47 (passes WCAG AA) |
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