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#16A240 Color — #16A240

Complete color reference for #16A240: conversions to RGB, HSL, HSV, CMYK, color harmonies, shades & tints scale, and WCAG accessibility contrast ratios.

Color Format Conversions

HEX#16A240
RGBrgb(22, 162, 64)
HSLhsl(138, 76%, 36%)
HSVhsv(138, 86%, 64%)
CMYKC:86% M:0% Y:60% K:36%
CSS Color#16A240
Decimal1483328
Luminance0.2638

WCAG Accessibility Contrast

#16A240 on White
Ratio: 3.35:1 — AA Large
#16A240 on Black
Ratio: 6.28:1 — AA
White on #16A240
Ratio: 3.35:1 — AA Large
Black on #16A240
Ratio: 6.28:1 — AA

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

Shades & Tints Scale

50#F3FAF5
100#DCF1E2
200#B9E3C6
300#96D5A9
400#68C383
500#16A240
600#128233
700#0D6126
800#09411A
900#062910

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 #16A240?

The RGB equivalent is rgb(22, 162, 64). The red channel is 22, green is 162, and blue is 64 (scale 0–255).

What is the HSL value of #16A240?

The HSL value is hsl(138, 76%, 36%). Hue is 138°, saturation is 76%, and lightness is 36%.

Does #16A240 meet WCAG accessibility standards?

On a white background, #16A240 achieves a 3.35:1 contrast ratio (AA Large). On a black background it achieves 6.28:1 (AA). WCAG AA requires ≥4.5:1 for normal text.

What is the complementary color of #16A240?

The complementary color (180° opposite on the hue wheel) of #16A240 is #A21678.