Shearwater Black Color – #5b5b6c: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Shearwater Black color hex code is #5b5b6c, and it is composed of 36% red, 36% green and 42% blue.
Shearwater Black is a dark, dull, desaturated, and cool color at 16% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 6.65:1 against a white background, which passes WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Shearwater Black color (#5b5b6c) against light backgrounds.

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Shearwater Black Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Shearwater Black, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #5b5b6c |
| RGB | rgb(91,91,108) |
| HSL | hsl(240,8.5%,39%) |
| CMYK | 16, 16, 0, 58 |
| HSV | 240, 16, 42 |
| RGB % | 36, 36, 42 |
| XYZ | 10.8, 10.8, 15.7 |
| LAB | 39.2, 4.1, -9.6 |
| Color Category | Dark |
| Color Family | Blue |
| Saturation | 16% |
| Temperature | Cool |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 6.65 (passes WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 3.16 (fails WCAG AA) |
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