Shagreen Color – #cbc99d: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Shagreen color hex code is #cbc99d, and it is composed of 80% red, 79% green and 62% blue.
Shagreen is a light, dull, desaturated, and warm color at 23% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 1.7:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Shagreen color (#cbc99d) against dark backgrounds.

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Shagreen Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Shagreen, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #cbc99d |
| RGB | rgb(203,201,157) |
| HSL | hsl(57,30.7%,70.6%) |
| CMYK | 0, 1, 23, 20 |
| HSV | 57, 23, 80 |
| RGB % | 80, 79, 62 |
| XYZ | 51.6, 56.9, 40.2 |
| LAB | 80.1, -6.4, 22.3 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | Yellow |
| Saturation | 23% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 1.7 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 12.38 (passes WCAG AA) |









