#668E16 Hex Color

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A fairly saturated lime with an earthy olive undertone, #668e16 feels energetic without looking neon. Its medium-dark value supports themes of growth, harmony, and dependable natural energy. The hex code #668e16 works well for nature branding, sports graphics, and game interfaces, especially as a supporting tone. Black text reaches about 5.4:1 contrast for accessible body copy.

Questions about #668e16

What is #668e16 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #668e16 is rgb(102, 142, 22), in HSL hsl(80, 73%, 32%) and in CMYK 28%, 0%, 85%, 44%.
What colors pair well with #668e16?
#668e16 pairs well with charcoal, cream, and muted burgundy, which temper its saturated green and add contrast without making the palette feel playful. Use cream for space and burgundy for small, warm accents.
Is #668e16 readable on white or black?
#668e16 has a 3.85:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.44:1 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.