#16A400 Hex Color
Green turned all the way up
Loud, saturated green with a yellow lean. #16a400 hits hard at full brightness, so it works best as a small accent or call to action rather than a full background. Black text passes AA contrast on it at roughly 6.3:1. Pair it with deep plum or charcoal to keep its energy in check.
Questions about #16a400
What is #16a400 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #16a400 is rgb(22, 164, 0), in HSL hsl(112, 100%, 32%) and in CMYK 87%, 0%, 100%, 36%.
What colors pair well with #16a400?
Deep plum, charcoal, and warm off-whites balance the intensity of #16a400. Its strong yellow undertone also sits well beside earthy terracotta for a natural, organic feel.
Where does #16a400 work best in a design?
Use it in small doses: buttons, highlights, badges, and success states. As a full background its saturation can overwhelm a layout and tire the eyes.
Is #16a400 readable on white or black?
#16a400 has a 3.31:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.34:1 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.