#16C549

A medium, vivid green closely aligning with Limegreen.

About #16C549

The hex code #16C549 represents a beautifully specific shade of green. Designers often compare it to the standard color Limegreen. To achieve this exact tint on a monitor, you would use an RGB mix of 22, 197, and 73.

For print applications, it's crucial to understand its CMYK makeup. Its ink density profile breaks down to 89% cyan, 0% magenta, 63% yellow, and 23% black. With a hue angle of 137.5 degrees, it sits comfortably in the green spectrum.

From a UX and accessibility standpoint, contrast is paramount. Mathematical luminance calculations suggest that #000000 text provides the most optimal reading experience. Be sure to check our contrast matrix below to see exactly how it performs against common backgrounds.

Color Space Conversions

HEX#16C549
RGB22, 197, 73
HSL137.5°, 79.9%, 42.9%
CMYK89%, 0%, 63%, 23%
HSV137.5°, 88.8%, 77.3%
LAB69.9, -65.5, 49.6
XYZ21.5, 40.6, 13.0
Decimal1492297

Color Harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Tints, Shades & Tones

Tints (Adding White)

Shades (Adding Black)

WCAG Contrast Accessibility

2.30:1
Text on #FFFFFF
FAIL
9.12:1
Text on #000000
AAA
2.20:1
Text on #F8FAFC
FAIL
7.75:1
Text on #0F172A
AAA

CSS Implementation

.bg-color { background-color: #16C549; }
.text-color { color: #16C549; }
.border-color { border: 2px solid #16C549; }

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