Shockwave Color – #72c8b8: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Shockwave color hex code is #72c8b8, and it is composed of 45% red, 78% green and 72% blue.
Shockwave is a light, muted, and cool color at 43% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 1.97:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Shockwave color (#72c8b8) against dark backgrounds.

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Shockwave Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Shockwave, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #72c8b8 |
| RGB | rgb(114,200,184) |
| HSL | hsl(169,43.9%,61.6%) |
| CMYK | 43, 0, 8, 22 |
| HSV | 169, 43, 78 |
| RGB % | 45, 78, 72 |
| XYZ | 36.2, 48.3, 52.8 |
| LAB | 75, -29.9, -0.2 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | Green |
| Saturation | 43% |
| Temperature | Cool |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 1.97 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 10.67 (passes WCAG AA) |









