Scallop Shell Color – #fbd8c9: Codes and Complete Breakdown

The Scallop Shell color hex code is #fbd8c9, and it is composed of 98% red, 85% green and 79% blue.

Scallop Shell is a light, dull, desaturated, and warm color at 20% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 1.33:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.

For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Scallop Shell color (#fbd8c9) against dark backgrounds.

Scallop Shell color

Scallop Shell Color Shades

Complementary colors

  1. #FBD8C9

  2. #71CDF4

Triadic colors

  1. #FBD8C9

  2. #71F498

  3. #9871F4

Tints or lighter colors

  1. #FFFAF8

Darker colors

  1. #F7B699

  2. #F4936A

  3. #F0713A

  4. #E75111

  5. #B7400E

Analogous colors

  1. #FBC9EC

  2. #FBC9D3

  3. #FBD8C9

  4. #FBF1C9

  5. #ECFBC9

Monochromatic colors

  1. #FFA178

  2. #FDC5AD

  3. #FEE9E0

#fbd8c9

Scallop Shell Color Codes and Information

Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Scallop Shell, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.

Data TypeValues/Details
Hex#fbd8c9
RGBrgb(251,216,201)
HSLhsl(18,86.2%,88.6%)
CMYK0, 14, 20, 2
HSV18, 20, 98
RGB %98, 85, 79
XYZ74.9, 73.8, 65.6
LAB88.8, 10, 11.8
Color CategoryLight
Color FamilyPeach/Orange
Saturation20%
TemperatureWarm
Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff)1.33 (fails WCAG AA)
Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000)15.77 (passes WCAG AA)

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