#16A070 Hex Color
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The hex code #16a070 creates a medium, cool green with muted teal undertones. Its moderate saturation feels steady and refreshing, making it a strong supporting tone for sustainability, healthcare, finance, and wellness branding. Pair it with warm ivory and charcoal for grounded interfaces. Black text reaches about a 6.3:1 contrast ratio, meeting WCAG AA for body text.
Questions about #16a070
What is #16a070 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #16a070 is rgb(22, 160, 112), in HSL hsl(159, 76%, 36%) and in CMYK 86%, 0%, 30%, 37%.
What colors pair well with #16a070?
Is #16a070 readable on white or black?
#16a070 has a 3.33:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.29:1 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.