Color #166B2E Color / Colour Code #166B2E
This page shows the hex color code for color #166b2e (#166B2E). The colour is a green tone with 66% saturation and 25% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #166B2E against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#166B2E paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 107, 137, and 167 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 137, 257, and 17 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #166B2E
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 137 and saturation at 66%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 137 to 182 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 137 with its complement at 317 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 #166B2E
Lightness variations at hue 137 and 66% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #166B2E
Design Use Cases for #166B2E
Vibrant Brand Color
#166B2E has a strong 66% 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
#166B2E 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
#166B2E falls in the green range (hue 137). 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 #166B2E (hue 137) to its complement at hue 317. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 167. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #166b2e, #6a1652);
CSS Code for #166B2E
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About Color #166B2E (#166B2E)
#166B2E is a green color (colour) with RGB channel values of 22 red, 107 green, and 46 blue. The green channel is dominant by a ratio of 4.9:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 137 degrees with 66% saturation and 25% lightness, placing it in the neutral-to-cool range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #166B2E is 75/255 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 79% cyan, 0% magenta, 57% yellow, and 58% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #166B2E against white is 6.61:1 and against black is 3.18:1. 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 #6A1652 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #166B2E. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #286A16 and #166A58, 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 #166B2E?
- #166B2E is Color #166B2E, a green color (colour) with RGB(22, 107, 46), HSL(137, 66%, 25%), and CMYK(79%, 0%, 57%, 58%). Its perceived brightness is 75/255.
- Is #166B2E accessible for text?
- Against white, #166B2E has a contrast ratio of 6.61:1 (passes AA for normal text). Against black, it has 3.18:1 (fails AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #166B2E?
- The complementary colour is #6A1652 (hue 317). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #286A16 and #166A58. The triadic palette adds #2E166A and #6A2E16 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #166B2E in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #166b2e; or rgb(22, 107, 46); or hsl(137, 66%, 25%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 137 66% 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.