Scallop Shell Color – #fbd8c9: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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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.

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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 Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #fbd8c9 |
| RGB | rgb(251,216,201) |
| HSL | hsl(18,86.2%,88.6%) |
| CMYK | 0, 14, 20, 2 |
| HSV | 18, 20, 98 |
| RGB % | 98, 85, 79 |
| XYZ | 74.9, 73.8, 65.6 |
| LAB | 88.8, 10, 11.8 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | Peach/Orange |
| Saturation | 20% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 1.33 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 15.77 (passes WCAG AA) |
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