Shell Walk Color – #b6b6a8: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Shell Walk color hex code is #b6b6a8, and it is composed of 71% red, 71% green and 66% blue.
Shell Walk is a light, dull, desaturated, and warm color at 8% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 2.05:1 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 Walk color (#b6b6a8) against dark backgrounds.

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Shell Walk Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Shell Walk, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #b6b6a8 |
| RGB | rgb(182,182,168) |
| HSL | hsl(60,8.8%,68.6%) |
| CMYK | 0, 0, 8, 29 |
| HSV | 60, 8, 71 |
| RGB % | 71, 71, 66 |
| XYZ | 43.1, 46.2, 43.7 |
| LAB | 73.7, -2.4, 7.1 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | Gray |
| Saturation | 8% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 2.05 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 10.25 (passes WCAG AA) |
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