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#16A085 Color — #16A085

Complete color reference for #16A085: conversions to RGB, HSL, HSV, CMYK, color harmonies, shades & tints scale, and WCAG accessibility contrast ratios.

Color Format Conversions

HEX#16A085
RGBrgb(22, 160, 133)
HSLhsl(168, 76%, 36%)
HSVhsv(168, 86%, 63%)
CMYKC:86% M:0% Y:17% K:37%
CSS Color#16A085
Decimal1482885
Luminance0.2701

WCAG Accessibility Contrast

#16A085 on White
Ratio: 3.28:1 — AA Large
#16A085 on Black
Ratio: 6.4:1 — AA
White on #16A085
Ratio: 3.28:1 — AA Large
Black on #16A085
Ratio: 6.4:1 — AA

WCAG AA requires ≥4.5:1 (normal text) or ≥3:1 (large text). WCAG AAA requires ≥7:1.

Shades & Tints Scale

50#F3FAF9
100#DCF1ED
200#B9E3DA
300#96D4C8
400#68C1B0
500#16A085
600#12806A
700#0D6050
800#094035
900#062821

Steps 50–400 are tints (mixed with white); 500 is the base color; 600–900 are shades (mixed with black).

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the RGB equivalent of #16A085?

The RGB equivalent is rgb(22, 160, 133). The red channel is 22, green is 160, and blue is 133 (scale 0–255).

What is the HSL value of #16A085?

The HSL value is hsl(168, 76%, 36%). Hue is 168°, saturation is 76%, and lightness is 36%.

Does #16A085 meet WCAG accessibility standards?

On a white background, #16A085 achieves a 3.28:1 contrast ratio (AA Large). On a black background it achieves 6.4:1 (AA). WCAG AA requires ≥4.5:1 for normal text.

What is the complementary color of #16A085?

The complementary color (180° opposite on the hue wheel) of #16A085 is #A21632.