Cactus Color – #5b6f55: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Cactus color hex code is #5b6f55, and it is composed of 36% red, 44% green and 33% blue.
Cactus is a dark, dull, desaturated, and cool color at 23% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 5.45:1 against a white background, which passes WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Cactus color (#5b6f55) against light backgrounds.

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Cactus Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Cactus, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #5b6f55 |
| RGB | rgb(91,111,85) |
| HSL | hsl(106,13.3%,38.4%) |
| CMYK | 18, 0, 23, 56 |
| HSV | 106, 23, 44 |
| RGB % | 36, 44, 33 |
| XYZ | 11.6, 14.2, 10.7 |
| LAB | 44.5, -12.8, 12 |
| Color Category | Dark |
| Color Family | Green |
| Saturation | 23% |
| Temperature | Cool |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 5.45 (passes WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 3.85 (fails WCAG AA) |
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