Shanghai Silk Color – #c8dfc3: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Shanghai Silk color hex code is #c8dfc3, and it is composed of 78% red, 87% green and 76% blue.
Shanghai Silk is a light, dull, desaturated, and cool color at 13% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 1.42:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Shanghai Silk color (#c8dfc3) against dark backgrounds.

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Shanghai Silk Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Shanghai Silk, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #c8dfc3 |
| RGB | rgb(200,223,195) |
| HSL | hsl(109,30.4%,82%) |
| CMYK | 10, 0, 13, 13 |
| HSV | 109, 13, 87 |
| RGB % | 78, 87, 76 |
| XYZ | 60.1, 69, 61.8 |
| LAB | 86.5, -12.7, 11.1 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | Gray |
| Saturation | 13% |
| Temperature | Cool |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 1.42 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 14.8 (passes WCAG AA) |
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