Cadaverous Color – #009977: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Cadaverous color hex code is #009977, and it is composed of 0% red, 60% green and 47% blue.
Cadaverous is a dark, vibrant, saturated, and cool color at 100% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 3.61:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Cadaverous color (#009977) against dark backgrounds.

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Cadaverous Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Cadaverous, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #009977 |
| RGB | rgb(0,153,119) |
| HSL | hsl(167,100%,30%) |
| CMYK | 100, 0, 22, 40 |
| HSV | 167, 100, 60 |
| RGB % | 0, 60, 47 |
| XYZ | 14.7, 24.1, 21.3 |
| LAB | 56.2, -42.8, 8.4 |
| Color Category | Dark |
| Color Family | Green |
| Saturation | 100% |
| Temperature | Cool |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 3.61 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 5.82 (passes WCAG AA) |









