Shell Ginger Color – #f9e4d6: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Shell Ginger color hex code is #f9e4d6, and it is composed of 98% red, 89% green and 84% blue.
Shell Ginger is a light, dull, desaturated, and warm color at 14% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 1.23:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Shell Ginger color (#f9e4d6) against dark backgrounds.

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Shell Ginger Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Shell Ginger, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #f9e4d6 |
| RGB | rgb(249,228,214) |
| HSL | hsl(24,74.5%,90.8%) |
| CMYK | 0, 8, 14, 2 |
| HSV | 24, 14, 98 |
| RGB % | 98, 89, 84 |
| XYZ | 78.9, 80.5, 75 |
| LAB | 91.9, 4.8, 9.4 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | Gray |
| Saturation | 14% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 1.23 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 17.1 (passes WCAG AA) |
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