Shy Green Color – #e5e8d9: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Shy Green color hex code is #e5e8d9, and it is composed of 90% red, 91% green and 85% blue.
Shy Green is a light, dull, desaturated, and cool color at 6% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 1.24:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Shy Green color (#e5e8d9) against dark backgrounds.

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Shy Green Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Shy Green, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #e5e8d9 |
| RGB | rgb(229,232,217) |
| HSL | hsl(72,24.6%,88%) |
| CMYK | 1, 0, 6, 9 |
| HSV | 72, 6, 91 |
| RGB % | 90, 91, 85 |
| XYZ | 73.7, 79.4, 77.1 |
| LAB | 91.4, -3.6, 6.9 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | White |
| Saturation | 6% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 1.24 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 16.88 (passes WCAG AA) |
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