Sand Shark Color – #5a86ad: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Sand Shark color hex code is #5a86ad, and it is composed of 35% red, 53% green and 68% blue.
Sand Shark is a dark, muted, and cool color at 48% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 3.85:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Sand Shark color (#5a86ad) against dark backgrounds.

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Sand Shark Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Sand Shark, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #5a86ad |
| RGB | rgb(90,134,173) |
| HSL | hsl(208,33.6%,51.6%) |
| CMYK | 48, 23, 0, 32 |
| HSV | 208, 48, 68 |
| RGB % | 35, 53, 68 |
| XYZ | 20.3, 22.2, 42.8 |
| LAB | 54.2, -3.9, -25.4 |
| Color Category | Dark |
| Color Family | Blue |
| Saturation | 48% |
| Temperature | Cool |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 3.85 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 5.45 (passes WCAG AA) |
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