Shocking Color – #e899be: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Shocking color hex code is #e899be, and it is composed of 91% red, 60% green and 75% blue.
Shocking is a light, muted, and warm color at 34% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 2.16:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Shocking color (#e899be) against dark backgrounds.

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Shocking Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Shocking, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #e899be |
| RGB | rgb(232,153,190) |
| HSL | hsl(332,63.2%,75.5%) |
| CMYK | 0, 34, 18, 9 |
| HSV | 332, 34, 91 |
| RGB % | 91, 60, 75 |
| XYZ | 54, 43.7, 54.3 |
| LAB | 72, 34.7, -6.8 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | Pink |
| Saturation | 34% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 2.16 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 9.73 (passes WCAG AA) |
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