#16A06B Hex Color
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#16a06b is a medium green with a moderately muted, blue-leaning undertone. Its balanced lightness feels dependable and grounded, fitting sustainability, pharmacy, finance, and garden branding. Use it as a supporting tone beside cream or charcoal rather than a full-page background. As a hex code, #16a06b supports readable black body text at about 6.3:1 contrast.
Questions about #16a06b
What is #16a06b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #16a06b is rgb(22, 160, 107), in HSL hsl(157, 76%, 36%) and in CMYK 86%, 0%, 33%, 37%.
Does #16a06b work with black text?
#16a06b works well with black text because its medium-dark value provides about a 6.3:1 contrast ratio, exceeding the 4.5:1 WCAG AA threshold for normal body text in most interface layouts. Check larger text and other pairings separately.
What colors pair well with #16a06b?
Pair #16a06b with cream and charcoal for a grounded palette, or add muted terracotta when the design needs warmer contrast without making this medium, slightly muted green feel overly bright or playful.
Is #16a06b readable on white or black?
#16a06b has a 3.34:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.27:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold) and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.