#16CF00 Hex Color
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Closer to a tennis ball than a leaf, #16cf00 is a neon green that grabs attention immediately. Its high saturation and lightness make it a strong small accent for calls to action, eco branding, and sports design, but it overwhelms as a full background. Black text passes contrast checks on it. Pair it with charcoal or deep plum to keep the intensity in check.
Questions about #16cf00
What is #16cf00 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #16cf00 is rgb(22, 207, 0), in HSL hsl(114, 100%, 41%) and in CMYK 89%, 0%, 100%, 19%.
What colors work well with #16cf00?
Deep charcoal and near-black tones let this neon green lead without competing, while dark plum or navy add contrast that feels intentional. Skip other bright neons in the same layout.
Is #16cf00 readable on white or black?
#16cf00 has a 2.10:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.95:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it is too faint for text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.