Tortoise Shell Color – #7c4937: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Tortoise Shell color hex code is #7c4937, and it is composed of 49% red, 29% green and 22% blue.
Tortoise Shell is a dark, muted, and warm color at 56% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 7.33:1 against a white background, which passes WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Tortoise Shell color (#7c4937) against light backgrounds.

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Tortoise Shell Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Tortoise Shell, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #7c4937 |
| RGB | rgb(124,73,55) |
| HSL | hsl(16,38.5%,35.1%) |
| CMYK | 0, 41, 56, 51 |
| HSV | 16, 56, 49 |
| RGB % | 49, 29, 22 |
| XYZ | 11.4, 9.3, 4.8 |
| LAB | 36.6, 20, 20 |
| Color Category | Dark |
| Color Family | Peach/Orange |
| Saturation | 56% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 7.33 (passes WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 2.87 (fails WCAG AA) |
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