#16E242
A medium, vivid green closely aligning with Limegreen.
About #16E242
Visually, #16E242 is defined as a vivid green. Designers often compare it to the standard color Limegreen. In the RGB color space, it consists of 22 red, 226 green, and 66 blue.
For print applications, it's crucial to understand its CMYK makeup. This specific hue requires a mix of 90% C, 0% M, 71% Y, and 11% K. This makes it a relatively light color when applied to physical surfaces.
Contrast ratios determine whether this color is safe for typography. Mathematical luminance calculations suggest that #000000 text provides the most optimal reading experience. Always test your color combinations using a contrast checker before publishing.
Color Space Conversions
HEX#16E242
RGB22, 226, 66
HSL132.9°, 82.3%, 48.6%
CMYK90%, 0%, 71%, 11%
HSV132.9°, 90.3%, 88.6%
LAB79.0, -74.9, 62.3
XYZ28.5, 55.0, 14.3
Decimal1499714
Color Harmonies
Tints, Shades & Tones
Tints (Adding White)
Shades (Adding Black)
WCAG Contrast Accessibility
1.75:1
Text on #FFFFFF
FAIL
11.99:1
Text on #000000
AAA
1.67:1
Text on #F8FAFC
FAIL
10.19:1
Text on #0F172A
AAA
CSS Implementation
.bg-color {
background-color: #16E242;
}
.text-color {
color: #16E242;
}
.border-color {
border: 2px solid #16E242;
}