Cathode Green Color – #00ff55: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Cathode Green color hex code is #00ff55, and it is composed of 0% red, 100% green and 33% blue.
Cathode Green is a light, vibrant, saturated, and cool color at 100% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 1.36:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Cathode Green color (#00ff55) against dark backgrounds.

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#00ff55
Cathode Green Color Codes and Information
Complete breakdown of the color Cathode Green:
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #00ff55 |
| RGB | rgb(0,255,85) |
| HSL | hsl(140,100%,50%) |
| CMYK | 100, 0, 67, 0 |
| HSV | 140, 100, 100 |
| RGB % | 0, 100, 33 |
| XYZ | 37.4, 72.2, 20.6 |
| LAB | 88.1, -82.1, 64.7 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | Green |
| Saturation | 100% |
| Temperature | Cool |
| Contrast Ratio Against White (#ffffff) | 1.36 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Against Black (#000000) | 15.44 (passes WCAG AA) |
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