#16E249
A medium, vivid green closely aligning with Limegreen.
About #16E249
The hex code #16E249 represents a beautifully specific shade of green. Designers often compare it to the standard color Limegreen. Its digital footprint relies on 22 parts red, 226 parts green, and 73 parts blue light.
Translating this color to physical media requires the CMYK color model. This specific hue requires a mix of 90% C, 0% M, 68% Y, and 11% K. This makes it a relatively light color when applied to physical surfaces.
From a UX and accessibility standpoint, contrast is paramount. The calculated luminance score dictates that #000000 typography is the safest choice. Be sure to check our contrast matrix below to see exactly how it performs against common backgrounds.
Color Space Conversions
HEX#16E249
RGB22, 226, 73
HSL135.0°, 82.3%, 48.6%
CMYK90%, 0%, 68%, 11%
HSV135.0°, 90.3%, 88.6%
LAB79.1, -74.2, 59.7
XYZ28.7, 55.0, 15.4
Decimal1499721
Color Harmonies
Tints, Shades & Tones
Tints (Adding White)
Shades (Adding Black)
WCAG Contrast Accessibility
1.75:1
Text on #FFFFFF
FAIL
12.01:1
Text on #000000
AAA
1.67:1
Text on #F8FAFC
FAIL
10.21:1
Text on #0F172A
AAA
CSS Implementation
.bg-color {
background-color: #16E249;
}
.text-color {
color: #16E249;
}
.border-color {
border: 2px solid #16E249;
}