#16C5A0

A medium, vivid cyan closely aligning with Mediumaquamarine.

About #16C5A0

The hex code #16C5A0 represents a beautifully specific shade of cyan. Designers often compare it to the standard color Mediumaquamarine. To achieve this exact tint on a monitor, you would use an RGB mix of 22, 197, and 160.

If you are designing for print, the four-color process is what matters most. The color uses 89% Cyan, 0% Magenta, 19% Yellow, and 23% Black. Always request a physical proof before doing a large print run with this exact code.

Contrast ratios determine whether this color is safe for typography. Mathematical luminance calculations suggest that #000000 text provides the most optimal reading experience. Strict adherence to these ratios protects visually impaired users from unreadable interfaces.

Color Space Conversions

HEX#16C5A0
RGB22, 197, 160
HSL167.3°, 79.9%, 42.9%
CMYK89%, 0%, 19%, 23%
HSV167.3°, 88.8%, 77.3%
LAB71.3, -49.1, 7.2
XYZ26.6, 42.6, 40.1
Decimal1492384

Color Harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Tints, Shades & Tones

Tints (Adding White)

Shades (Adding Black)

WCAG Contrast Accessibility

2.20:1
Text on #FFFFFF
FAIL
9.53:1
Text on #000000
AAA
2.11:1
Text on #F8FAFC
FAIL
8.10:1
Text on #0F172A
AAA

CSS Implementation

.bg-color { background-color: #16C5A0; }
.text-color { color: #16C5A0; }
.border-color { border: 2px solid #16C5A0; }

Similar Colors

Mediumaquamarine
#66CDAA