Color #116E16 Color / Colour Code #116E16
This page shows the hex color code for color #116e16 (#116E16). The colour is a green tone with 73% saturation and 25% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #116E16 against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#116E16 paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 93, 123, and 153 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 123, 243, and 3 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #116E16
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 123 and saturation at 73%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 123 to 168 degrees create a warm, unified palette. This analogous scheme works for marketing materials, seasonal campaigns, and any design that needs visual warmth without clashing colors.
Combines the base color at hue 123 with its complement at 303 and two adjacent cool tones. This split-complementary approach provides strong visual contrast while remaining more balanced than a pure complementary scheme.
Five evenly spaced hues at 40% saturation and 80% lightness. Pastels are gentle on the eyes and work well for dashboards, onboarding screens, category tags, and any interface where multiple distinct colors are needed without visual aggression.
Shades & Tints of #116E16
Lightness variations at hue 123 and 73% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #116E16
Design Use Cases for #116E16
Vibrant Brand Color
#116E16 has a strong 73% saturation that makes it ideal for brand identity elements. Use it for logos, primary call-to-action buttons, hero section accents, and marketing materials where visual impact matters. This saturation level is eye-catching without being harsh.
Deep Accent & Text Color
#116E16 at 25% lightness is dark enough for readable body text on light backgrounds while retaining its green character. Use for headings, emphasized text, or deep accent borders. It provides contrast without the harshness of pure black.
Success & Growth Indicators
#116E16 falls in the green range (hue 123). Green universally represents success, growth, and safety. Use it for confirmation messages, positive chart data, eco-friendly badges, and health metrics. In financial dashboards, green indicates gains and positive performance.
Gradient Pairing
Create a gradient from #116E16 (hue 123) to its complement at hue 303. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 153. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #116e16, #6e116a);
CSS Code for #116E16
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Colors visually similar to #116E16 based on RGB, lightness, and hue variations.
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About Color #116E16 (#116E16)
#116E16 is a green color (colour) with RGB channel values of 17 red, 110 green, and 22 blue. The green channel is dominant by a ratio of 6.5:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 123 degrees with 73% saturation and 25% lightness, placing it in the neutral-to-cool range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #116E16 is 72/255 using the ITU-R BT.601 luma formula (0.299R + 0.587G + 0.114B). This appears dark to the human eye, so pair it with light text for adequate readability. For print production, the CMYK equivalent is 85% cyan, 0% magenta, 80% yellow, and 57% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #116E16 against white is 6.43:1 and against black is 3.27:1. This meets the AA requirement (4.5:1) for normal text on white. For AAA compliance, consider darkening to at least 18% lightness.
The complementary colour #6E116A creates maximum visual tension when paired with #116E16. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #3B6E11 and #116E44, which sit 30 degrees on either side of the hue wheel. To build a complete design system, start with the monochromatic scale above for consistent shade variations, then add one complementary or triadic accent for interactive elements.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #116E16?
- #116E16 is Color #116E16, a green color (colour) with RGB(17, 110, 22), HSL(123, 73%, 25%), and CMYK(85%, 0%, 80%, 57%). Its perceived brightness is 72/255.
- Is #116E16 accessible for text?
- Against white, #116E16 has a contrast ratio of 6.43:1 (passes AA for normal text). Against black, it has 3.27:1 (fails AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #116E16?
- The complementary colour is #6E116A (hue 303). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #3B6E11 and #116E44. The triadic palette adds #16116E and #6E1611 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #116E16 in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #116e16; or rgb(17, 110, 22); or hsl(123, 73%, 25%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 123 73% 25%; then use it as hsl(var(--color-primary)).
- Is this color / colour explorer free?
- Yes, completely free with no signup required. All colour calculations run in your browser. You can explore any valid hex color code, not just the pre-generated palette.