#16A085 Hex Color

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This cool, unsaturated teal brings a sense of calm and balance to any project. It represents clarity, trust, and a refreshing tone. Designers often use this shade in healthcare, technology, and hospitality branding to build a clean look. The hex code for this color is #16a085. How will you use this soothing shade in your next work of art?

Questions about #16a085

What is #16a085 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #16a085 is rgb(22, 160, 133), in HSL hsl(168, 76%, 36%) and in CMYK 86%, 0%, 17%, 37%.
Is #16a085 readable on white or black?
#16a085 has a 3.28:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.40:1 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.