Shallow Sea Color – #9ab8c2: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Shallow Sea color hex code is #9ab8c2, and it is composed of 60% red, 72% green and 76% blue.
Shallow Sea is a light, dull, desaturated, and cool color at 21% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 2.1:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Shallow Sea color (#9ab8c2) against dark backgrounds.

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Shallow Sea Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Shallow Sea, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #9ab8c2 |
| RGB | rgb(154,184,194) |
| HSL | hsl(195,24.7%,68.2%) |
| CMYK | 21, 5, 0, 24 |
| HSV | 195, 21, 76 |
| RGB % | 60, 72, 76 |
| XYZ | 40.2, 45, 57.6 |
| LAB | 72.9, -7.8, -8.5 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | Blue |
| Saturation | 21% |
| Temperature | Cool |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 2.1 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 10.01 (passes WCAG AA) |
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