#16E620 Hex Color
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Not a soft sage or muted forest tone, this neon green carries the hex code #16e620. Its high saturation makes it glow on screens, especially in dark mode. Use it as a small accent against charcoal or deep navy, since a full background can overwhelm. Eco and sustainability brands favor its energy, and black text reads clearly on top at 12.4:1 contrast. Find more shades of green for calmer neighbors.
Questions about #16e620
What is #16e620 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #16e620 is rgb(22, 230, 32), in HSL hsl(123, 83%, 49%) and in CMYK 90%, 0%, 86%, 10%.
What colors pair well with #16e620?
Charcoal and deep navy ground its intensity, while near-black makes it look even more electric. Warm neutrals like beige tend to look washed out next to it, so favor dark, cool companions.
Is black or white text safer on #16e620?
Black text is the clear choice. It reaches about 12.4:1 contrast, well above the 4.5:1 needed for WCAG AA body text, while white text falls far short on this bright green.
Is #16e620 readable on white or black?
#16e620 has a 1.69:1 contrast ratio on white and 12.37:1 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.