Cavernous Color – #515252: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Cavernous color hex code is #515252, and it is composed of 32% red, 32% green and 32% blue.
Cavernous is a dark, dull, desaturated, and cool color at 1% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 7.84:1 against a white background, which passes WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Cavernous color (#515252) against light backgrounds.

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Cavernous Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Cavernous, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #515252 |
| RGB | rgb(81,82,82) |
| HSL | hsl(180,0.6%,32%) |
| CMYK | 1, 0, 0, 68 |
| HSV | 180, 1, 32 |
| RGB % | 32, 32, 32 |
| XYZ | 7.9, 8.4, 9.2 |
| LAB | 34.8, -0.8, -0.2 |
| Color Category | Dark |
| Color Family | Gray |
| Saturation | 1% |
| Temperature | Cool |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 7.84 (passes WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 2.68 (fails WCAG AA) |









