Shell Brown Color – #56564b: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Shell Brown color hex code is #56564b, and it is composed of 34% red, 34% green and 29% blue.
Shell Brown is a dark, dull, desaturated, and warm color at 13% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 7.42:1 against a white background, which passes WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Shell Brown color (#56564b) against light backgrounds.

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Shell Brown Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Shell Brown, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #56564b |
| RGB | rgb(86,86,75) |
| HSL | hsl(60,6.8%,31.6%) |
| CMYK | 0, 0, 13, 66 |
| HSV | 60, 13, 34 |
| RGB % | 34, 34, 29 |
| XYZ | 8.4, 9.1, 8 |
| LAB | 36.2, -2.2, 6.2 |
| Color Category | Dark |
| Color Family | Gray |
| Saturation | 13% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 7.42 (passes WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 2.83 (fails WCAG AA) |
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