#16722B Hex Color

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This dim, unsaturated green suggests stability and natural, organic themes. The hex code #16722b works best as a moody background or a primary branding color for sustainability and finance sectors. Because it maintains a 6.0:1 contrast ratio against white, it supports clear readability for small body text. Pair this shade with soft, warm neutrals to prevent it from appearing too sterile in your designs.

Questions about #16722b

What is #16722b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #16722b is rgb(22, 114, 43), in HSL hsl(134, 68%, 27%) and in CMYK 81%, 0%, 62%, 55%.
Which colors pair well with the deep green of #16722b?
Use warm neutrals like a soft cream or a muted beige to balance the intensity of #16722b without making it look sterile. For a high-contrast accent, a subtle terracotta provides enough warmth to complement this organic, earthy green.
Is #16722b readable on white or black?
#16722b has a 6.04:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.47:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works for body text and on black it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold). Try other pairs in the contrast checker.