Shylock Color – #5ab9a4: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Shylock color hex code is #5ab9a4, and it is composed of 35% red, 73% green and 64% blue.
Shylock is a light, muted, and cool color at 51% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 2.36:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Shylock color (#5ab9a4) against dark backgrounds.

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Shylock Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Shylock, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #5ab9a4 |
| RGB | rgb(90,185,164) |
| HSL | hsl(167,40.4%,53.9%) |
| CMYK | 51, 0, 11, 27 |
| HSV | 167, 51, 73 |
| RGB % | 35, 73, 64 |
| XYZ | 28.3, 39.6, 41.3 |
| LAB | 69.2, -33.3, 2.1 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | Green |
| Saturation | 51% |
| Temperature | Cool |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 2.36 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 8.91 (passes WCAG AA) |









