Sharkskin Color – #808184: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Sharkskin color hex code is #808184, and it is composed of 50% red, 51% green and 52% blue.
Sharkskin is a light, dull, desaturated, and cool color at 3% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 3.9:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Sharkskin color (#808184) against dark backgrounds.

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Sharkskin Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Sharkskin, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #808184 |
| RGB | rgb(128,129,132) |
| HSL | hsl(225,1.6%,51%) |
| CMYK | 3, 2, 0, 48 |
| HSV | 225, 3, 52 |
| RGB % | 50, 51, 52 |
| XYZ | 20.9, 22, 25 |
| LAB | 54, -0, -1.7 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | Gray |
| Saturation | 3% |
| Temperature | Cool |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 3.9 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 5.39 (passes WCAG AA) |









