Shank Color – #a18b5d: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Shank color hex code is #a18b5d, and it is composed of 63% red, 55% green and 36% blue.
Shank is a light, muted, and warm color at 42% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 3.3:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Shank color (#a18b5d) against dark backgrounds.

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Shank Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Shank, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #a18b5d |
| RGB | rgb(161,139,93) |
| HSL | hsl(41,26.8%,49.8%) |
| CMYK | 0, 14, 42, 37 |
| HSV | 41, 42, 63 |
| RGB % | 63, 55, 36 |
| XYZ | 25.9, 26.8, 14.2 |
| LAB | 58.8, 1.8, 27.5 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | Peach/Orange |
| Saturation | 42% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 3.3 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 6.37 (passes WCAG AA) |









