Cadet Color – #536872: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Cadet color hex code is #536872, and it is composed of 33% red, 41% green and 45% blue.
Cadet is a dark, dull, desaturated, and cool color at 27% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 5.85:1 against a white background, which passes WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Cadet color (#536872) against light backgrounds.

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Cadet Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Cadet, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #536872 |
| RGB | rgb(83,104,114) |
| HSL | hsl(199,15.7%,38.6%) |
| CMYK | 27, 9, 0, 55 |
| HSV | 199, 27, 45 |
| RGB % | 33, 41, 45 |
| XYZ | 11.6, 13, 17.8 |
| LAB | 42.8, -5.3, -8 |
| Color Category | Dark |
| Color Family | Blue |
| Saturation | 27% |
| Temperature | Cool |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 5.85 (passes WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 3.59 (fails WCAG AA) |
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