Shortbread Color – #f5e6d3: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Shortbread color hex code is #f5e6d3, and it is composed of 96% red, 90% green and 83% blue.
Shortbread 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 Shortbread color (#f5e6d3) against dark backgrounds.

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Shortbread Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Shortbread, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #f5e6d3 |
| RGB | rgb(245,230,211) |
| HSL | hsl(34,63%,89.4%) |
| CMYK | 0, 6, 14, 4 |
| HSV | 34, 14, 96 |
| RGB % | 96, 90, 83 |
| XYZ | 77.7, 80.7, 73.1 |
| LAB | 92, 2, 11.1 |
| 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) | 17.14 (passes WCAG AA) |
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