Shakespeare Color – #609ab8: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Shakespeare color hex code is #609ab8, and it is composed of 38% red, 60% green and 72% blue.
Shakespeare is a light, muted, and cool color at 48% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 3.08:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Shakespeare color (#609ab8) against dark backgrounds.

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Shakespeare Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Shakespeare, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #609ab8 |
| RGB | rgb(96,154,184) |
| HSL | hsl(200,38.3%,54.9%) |
| CMYK | 48, 16, 0, 28 |
| HSV | 200, 48, 72 |
| RGB % | 38, 60, 72 |
| XYZ | 25, 29.1, 49.6 |
| LAB | 60.9, -11, -21.4 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | Blue |
| Saturation | 48% |
| Temperature | Cool |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 3.08 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 6.81 (passes WCAG AA) |









