Cadet Blue Color – #5f9ea0: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Cadet Blue color hex code is #5f9ea0, and it is composed of 37% red, 62% green and 63% blue.
Cadet Blue is a light, muted, and cool color at 41% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 3.05:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Cadet Blue color (#5f9ea0) against dark backgrounds.

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Cadet Blue Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Cadet Blue, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #5f9ea0 |
| RGB | rgb(95,158,160) |
| HSL | hsl(182,25.5%,50%) |
| CMYK | 41, 1, 0, 37 |
| HSV | 182, 41, 63 |
| RGB % | 37, 62, 63 |
| XYZ | 23.3, 29.4, 37.7 |
| LAB | 61.1, -19.5, -7.5 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | Blue |
| Saturation | 41% |
| Temperature | Cool |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 3.05 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 6.88 (passes WCAG AA) |
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