Shallow Shoal Color – #9dd6d4: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Shallow Shoal color hex code is #9dd6d4, and it is composed of 62% red, 84% green and 83% blue.
Shallow Shoal is a light, dull, desaturated, and cool color at 27% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 1.62:1 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 Shoal color (#9dd6d4) against dark backgrounds.

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Shallow Shoal Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Shallow Shoal, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #9dd6d4 |
| RGB | rgb(157,214,212) |
| HSL | hsl(178,41%,72.7%) |
| CMYK | 27, 0, 1, 16 |
| HSV | 178, 27, 84 |
| RGB % | 62, 84, 83 |
| XYZ | 49.8, 60, 71.2 |
| LAB | 81.8, -18.6, -4.9 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | Blue |
| Saturation | 27% |
| Temperature | Cool |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 1.62 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 13 (passes WCAG AA) |
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